bloodleaf 'Aureoreticulata'

Under glass grow in a loam-based potting compost in full light with shade from hot sun. When in growth water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Keep just moist in winter. Can be grown outdoors during the summer in a moderately fertile soil with protection from cold, drying winds

Pinch back young plants, and hard prune mature plants, in spring to encourage bushiness

Propagate by softwood cuttings in late winter or early spring

May be susceptible to glasshouse whitefly and glasshouse red spider mite

May be susceptible to powdery mildews