Water moderately, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Avoid waterlogging, especially in cooler months. Reduce watering in winter.

Established plants are drought-tolerant but perform best with consistent moisture during dry periods.

Prune to shape, remove dead or crossing branches, and manage size. Light pruning can be done anytime. Heavy pruning is best done in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.

This encourages denser growth and flowering.

Propagate from seed, which requires scarification (nicking or soaking) to overcome dormancy. Sow seeds in spring in a well-draining mix.

Cuttings can be taken from semi-hardwood in summer, but germination from seed is more common.

Repot young plants every 1-2 years in spring as they become root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Mature plants generally do not require frequent repotting and prefer to be slightly root-bound.

Choose a pot size only slightly larger than the current one.