Clusia Rosea Princess – Autograph Tree

Clusia rosea is an ornamental leafy houseplant that is remarkably sturdy and easy to care for. Its stiff, leathery leaves are a dark olive green in colour and are said to be so tough, you could carve your name into them – hence the popular name ‘Autograph Tree’. The paddle-like leaves are also noted for their air filtering properties.

It is possible for Clusia rosea to produce lovely funnel shaped flowers that are relatively long lasting in delicate shades of creamy white with soft pink accents, however this only tends to happen in particularly warm and humid conditions.

Clusia rosea is also known as Pitch Apple, Copey, Scotch Attorney and Balsam Apple. It has a wide, spreading nature and is fast growing.

Horty Hints

Merry and moist! To keep your Clusia rosea Princess happy, ensure the soil is moist at all times, but be careful not to overwater as this can lead to leaf discoloration.

Clusia rosea is fast growing and wide spreading. Trim once a year in spring to maintain your desired size and shape.

Let’s get steamy! The Clusia rosea Princess loves high humidity, so pop it in the bathroom to soak up that steam!

Light

Clusia rosea like bright light and in tropical climates, thrive under full sun while outdoors. Grown indoors as houseplants, they will cope with moderate light levels and some degree of shade.

Watering

Water well, making sure to keep the soil moist at all times. Autograph Trees are hardy plants however, and can tolerate periods of drought.

Temperature

Average to warm household temperatures between 16-29°C are ideal – and the warmer the better! Will not tolerate cooler temperatures: anything below 10°C.

Humidity

Clusia rosea enjoy high humidity levels. Place on a shallow gravel tray filled with water and mist regularly. Ideally suited to steamy kitchens and bathrooms.

Feed

Liquid fertiliser can be applied during the growing season.

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Height & Growth Rate

Grown outside, this fast-growing plant can reach heights of up to 6m. Indoors they can be kept as compact houseplants between 50-100cm.

Toxicity

Autograph Trees can cause harm if eaten. Keep out of reach of children and animals.

Origin

Clusia rosea Princess are native to the Caribbean.

Please note: images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.

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