Propagation
Sow fresh seed during spring, in containers. Germination may be variable.

Cuttings taken during the growing period and place in a protected environment.


Botanic information
Leaf: The leaves are ovate to elliptical, up to 45 mm (1ľ in) wide with an acuminate apex and petiole is up to 9 mm (? in) long. The dark green upper surface is strongly 3-veined from the base and has distinct oil glands. The pale green underside is a densely pubescent.

Flower: The small crateriform flowers have sepals that are up to 3 mm (2/16 in) long and petals up to 6 mm (Ľ in) diameter. The stamens and style are up to 5 mm (? in)long. They are arranged in clusters of 1-3 in the leaf axils and appear during autumn.

Fruit: The small globose brown-red berry matures black and contains numerous small seeds. The small seeds are viable but the plant is commonly reproduced vegetatively.