GENERAL DESCRIPTION

• ORIGIN: Originating in CHINA: southwest Guizhou, southwest Sichuan, Yunnan.
• CLIMATE: Hardy to approximately -12°C. Generally, they prefer mild and humid conditions.
• EXPOSURE: Plant in partial shade, sheltered from cold winds. However, they will grow readily with early morning sun and afternoon shade.
• SOIL: Acidic, well-drained, rich in humus (pH 5-6.5). Mulch around the plants, avoiding the area around the stem; this will protect the roots and retain soil moisture.
• GROWTH: normal
• PATHOLOGY: Sap-sucking insects or white wax scale insects - spray to eradicate.
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GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY

• DIMENSIONS: The shrub can reach 3 meters in height.
• HABIT: Well-branched shrub.
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• BRANCHES: Pale brown to purplish brown twigs, pubescent.
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PHYSIOLOGY OF LEAVES

• SHAPE: Thin, slightly toothed, leathery leaves, 4–6.5 × 2–3.5cm, oval to elliptical.
• COLOUR: Dark green on top, pale green on the bottom.
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PHYSIOLOGY OF FLOWERS

• TIME: They produce their flowers from November to March, fruiting from August to October (China).
• FORM: Axillary or subterminal flowers, solitary, approximately 5 to 8 cm in diameter.
• COLOUR: White flowers with a yellow centre.
• NOTE: Lightly scented.

PHYSIOLOGY OF FRUIT

• SHAPE: Subglobose to globose capsule, purplish-red to brown, 4–6 cm in diameter, divided by five valves, each segment containing two to three seeds.
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