Propagation
Sow fresh seed during spring and maintain a temperature of 16ş to 18ş C. (61ş to 64ş F).


Botanic information
Leaf: The glabrous glossy green leathery leaves are elliptical-ovate to oblong up to 50mm (2in) wide. The upper surface has a rough texture and the underside is dull light green. The apex is acuminate and the petiole is short.

Flower: The crateriform flowers have 6-pointed sepals and 6-purplish to white petals with crinkled margins and are up to 25mm (1in) long They have up to 200 stamens with yellow anthers and the long style is reddish and the pedicle is short.

They are arranged in an upright panicle that is up to 600mm (2ft) tall and appears from spring to summer, but flowering period can vary in tropical regions and the flowers may appear throughout the year.

Fruit: The spherical woody capsule is dehiscent and has 6-valves and contains small winged seeds. It turns brown and persists through out winter.