Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during warmer months and active growth. Avoid waterlogged conditions, which can lead to root rot.

Reduce watering in cooler, dormant periods, allowing the top layer of soil to dry out slightly between waterings.

Prune to maintain desired shape and size, and to encourage bushier growth. Remove leggy or overgrown stems at any time. Pinch back the tips of young plants to promote branching.

Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms and prevent self-seeding.

Easily propagated from stem cuttings. Take 5-10 cm cuttings in spring or summer and remove lower leaves. Insert the cut end into moist potting mix or water.

Roots usually form within a few weeks, after which they can be potted.

Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound, typically in spring before new growth begins. Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the current one.

Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a standard houseplant mix with added perlite.