Philotheca myoporoides

Under glass, grow in ericaceous potting compost in full light. During the growing season water freely and apply a low-phosphate liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter. Top dress or pot on in spring

See pruning group 1; may need restrictive pruning under glass

Propagate by sowing pre-soaked seed at 10-13°C in spring; take semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer. Germination is erratic and rooting of cuttings is slow

May be susceptible to scale insects

Generally disease-free