{"product_id":"autograph-tree-clusia-rosea-princess","title":"Clusia rosea 'Princess' - Autograph Tree","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSign your name on this Autograph Tree and it'll stay there as long as the leaf survives - any graffiti here is a permanent tattoo, and that's where the common name comes from. It doesn't grow too quickly, but will give you a bold, structural shape and lush foliage amongst its upright-growing stems. It grows natively in coastal tropical areas, and has adapted well to growing as a houseplant, too. Bring this low-fuss, low-maintenance beauty into your home and enjoy its bold greenery - with or without added etchings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eClusia rosea\u003c\/em\u003e (Clusius' rose-like plant)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSynonyms: \u003cem\u003eFirkea rosea, Clusia retusa, Clusia silvicola, Elwertia retusa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAlthough other names have been published for this plant, it has officially remained \u003cem\u003eClusia rosea\u003c\/em\u003e since its first publication in 1760.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name(s)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAutograph Tree, Pitch Apple, Copey, Balsam Apple, Scotch Attorney, Balsam Fig, Star of Night\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFound originally in the tropical Americas, this plant is native to the USA (Florida), Southern Mexico, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Venezuela, and across the Caribbean.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYour Autograph tree will prefer its light bright but indirect as a rule, and definitely make sure it's sheltered from harsh midday sun in the spring and summer.A splash of sun in autumn and winter can help it through the darker periods of the year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMake sure the top third of the soil dries out between waters. Too much can cause waterlogging and damage your plant - Clusia are sensitive to overly wet roots, but will want some moisture in the soil consistently. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAverage humidity should be perfectly fine for your Autograph Tree. Make sure to keep it out of dry draughts and away from operating heat sources.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMake sure your potting mix has moisture retentive elements as well as good drainage. Elements like sand and perlite alongside bark and coir will provide a good mix; look for mixes designed for Ficus plants which work well here. Clusia can benefit from being slightly potbound, and their sensitive roots are easily shocked, so only repot when absolutely necessary (every two years at its most frequent), once the roots are crowding the pot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed every four waters in the growing season, reduce to every six in autumn and winter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemp\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePrefers temperatures between 18-32°C. Avoid temperatures below 12°C and keep away from cold draughts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo, this plant is toxic to pets and small humans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIf your Autograph Tree's soil isn't drying out quickly enough, you can help it by gently poking the soil with a chopstick and leaving the holes open for a few days. Sure signs of this include mould growing on the soil, and it is more likely to happen in a shadier spot. For a bushier growth habit, prune lightly in the growing season to encourage branching. Clean the leaves occasionally to maintain their glossy appearance and let light through any dust that gathers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"12cm","offer_id":43620942577917,"sku":"9782213544071","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"17cm","offer_id":43620942545149,"sku":"8518695622961","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/products\/autograph-tree-clusia-rosea-princess-310729.jpg?v=1692347069","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.live\/products\/autograph-tree-clusia-rosea-princess","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}