[Overview]
An evergreen tree.
The leaves are alternate, palmately compound, glossy, and have long petioles.
The flowers are 5-petaled and borne 1–3 in the upper leaf axils of the branches.
The petals are linear.
There are more than 200 stamens, about as long as the petals, fused at the base into a tube.
There is a large calyx.
The fruit is a woody capsule that splits open when ripe.
[Cultivation]
Propagate by cuttings.
It is sensitive to cold, so in winter bring it indoors to a sunny place.
It prefers fertile soil that is sunny and well drained.
For potted plants, water thoroughly when the soil surface dries.
Misting the leaves with a sprayer helps prevent spider mites and other pests.
From spring to autumn, apply slow-release fertilizer placed on the soil once every 2 months.
Pests and diseases include spider mites and scale insects.
