Propagation
Surface sow fresh seed during spring in a well-drained media, and maintain a temperature of 16ş to 18ş C. (61ş to 64ş F). Prick out and pot up when they are large enough to handle.

Take hardwood cuttings during late winter that are 50mm (2in) to 150mm (6in) long.

Culture
The soil should be allowed to dry on the surface before re-watering. Never allow the soil to become wet permanently as this will cause rot and when watering avoid wetting the leaves, the pot may be emersed in water and then allowed to drain.

They prefer a humid environment and this may be achieved by misting the surrounding air but again avoid misting the leaves.


Botanic information
Leaf: The leaves are oval to ovate or lanceolate with an oblique base and undulating margins that may be reddish. The upper surface is mid to dark glossy green or variations of the species may be speckled in red or white and the underside is pale green to crimson.

Flower: The waxy female rotate flowers have 2-large and 2-small petals and a 3-winged ovary that is directly behind. The male flowers are similar and the colour can vary from white, pink to red and orange. They are arranged in a drooping raceme or cyme and appear profusely from late spring to autimn.

Note
The flowers are unisexual with the male flowers having 2- sepals and petals with numerous central stamens with bright yellow anthers. The female flowers have 2-5 sepals and petals that are of similar size and colour and contain a three sided ovary with 3- styles and stigmas. Both male and female flowers are arranged in the same inflorescence.

Fruit: The 3-winged papery capsule contains numerous very fine seeds. The small seeds are viable but the plant is commonly reproduced vegetatively to maintain true to type.