Plant Care Tips

Increase humidity with regular misting or keep me in a bathroom or kitchen.

I thrive in direct sunshine but can also cope with less light.

Keep my soil moist but not soggy.

About Clusia Princess

History

The Clusia rosea, or the Autograph Tree, is native to tropical Central America, Mexico, Florida and parts of the Caribbean. Introduced into Hawaii, it is now one of the most invasive plants on the island and is a popular houseplant due to its easy-going nature.

Cultivation

The autograph plant is a hemiepiphyte, which means it can either grow on top of another plant with aerial roots or grow from seeds in the ground. It is also known as a strangler plant because when it grows on other plants, it sends down aerial roots, which suffocate the plant below and ultimately kills it.

Care

Clusia rosea are easy plants to keep happy, just put them in a warm and sunny position with high humidity and keep the soil moist but not damp.

Did you know?

Clusia rosea has the name autograph plant because names can be etched into their thick waxy leaves.

Toxicity

If ingested this plant can be toxic or poisonous so keep away from dogs, cats or other pets and small children.

Also Known As

Autograph Tree; Pitch Apple; Copey; Balsam Apple