| Description: | Spiny shrub that needs pruning to keep it to size. Yellow flowers are shown off by dark green leaves. |
| Environment: | Suitable only for a greenhouse |
| Lighting Needs: | Does best in full sunlight coming from the South/West |
| Soil Type: | A GOOD general purpose potting soil (a soil that retains water yet drains well )with a little sand added will suffice. If you want to mix your own take: 2 parts garden soil, 1 part peat, 1 part coarse sand or perlite. Always use a pot with a hole. |
| Watering: | Drench the soil and let it become moderately dry between waterings. If you use rainwater, be careful as it could be acidic. Use warm water. |
| Fertilizer: | Feed every two weeks during the spring and summer with a water soluble fertilizer. Do not fertilize newly potted plants for at least four (4) months. |
| Plant Pests: | Prone to none Always inspect any new plant for pests before introducing it to your home or greenhouse. |
| Propagation: | Seeds/ stem cuttings in the spring through summer. It is best to propagate any type of cuttings or seeds in a mixture of moist peat and perlite. Cover the pot and plant with a plastic bag secured by a rubber band to prevent moisture from escaping. Place in indirect sunlight or under a fluorescent light. Repot in its regular mix after it has been growing for a while. |
| Gardening Tips & Care: | Cut or pinch this plant back if it gets a little leggy and after blooming. This plant does not mind being pot bound. If possible put outside for the summer in full sun. |
| Toxicity: | Species of this Genus can be harmful to pets. |
| Bonsai: | This species can be bonsaied. |
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