Propagation
Sow fresh seed during early spring in pots and place in a cold frame to germinate. Pre-soak seeds in heated water 13ş to 18şC (55ş-64şF) for 24 hours. Seeds may require scarification.

Semi-hardwood cuttings taken during summer. Care should be taken with the fine roots when transplanting.


Botanic information
Leaf: The grey green sessile leaves are arranged alternately to spirally densely along the reddish stems. They are slight concave with a fleshy texture and have an acute apex.

Flower: The small campanulate flowers have 5-velvety (pubescent) petals that roll backwards and the stamens are enclosed in the corolla-tube. Each flower has an ovary with 2 to 5 cells, each with 1-ovule. The flowers are arranged in a terminal cluster that appears from summer to autumn.

Fruit: The drupe is green maturing to red and has a dried appearance, containing a seed with several cells. The seeds are viable but the plant may be reproduced vegetatively.