A gorgeous, evergreen shrub native to both the Canary islands and the island of Madeira. Upright in habit, it will usually grow to 4 -5 feet tall, although some individual specimens can reach up to 6 ft tall given the right conditions. In its native habitat,usually found in humid woodland areas although it is occasionally seen growing in far drier areas. Despite its subtropical origins it performs at it best in cooler conditions making it a suitable plant for the temperate regions as long as it can be provided with a sunny, sheltered position out of the way of cold winds. In warmer regions, a position that is shaded during the hottest part of the day with give better results.Capable of surviving temperature down to as low as -4 C, it will not thank you for it To keep your plant in optimum condition, keep winter temperatures above 6 C which for many of us in the cooler climates will mean growing CIF in a pot so that it can be brought in under protection in freezing weather. Luckily CIF does particularly well in a pot as it is easy to emulate the well-drained, low nutrient soils of the volcanic islands upon which it has evolved. Use a good quality compost but mix in a good quantity of horticultural grade grit-sand to improve the drainage further.

Keep the roots moist over the growing period but avoid having them waterlogged. A 10 liter pot will be fine, but if you are happier with moving heavier specimens then consider using up to 25 litre pots. Feed with a liquid soluble-fertilizer once a month and keep the compost just on the moist-side over the winter.CIF specimens that are going to be planted in the ground will prefer a light, moist, well-drained conditions. Dig in plenty of humus-rich compost such as leaf-mold or peat but avoid nutrient-rich matter such as well-rotted farm manures or garden composts.

This auction is for 1 potted plant. Pot size bp2. Approx 40cm over ground. Please have a look at my other auctions with special and rare plants. Yes I do combine freight juts ask for a quote.