Serissa

The Serissa flowers practically all year round, but particularly from spring to fall (autumn). The flowers are funnel-shaped and mostly white in colour. Cultivars with double flowers or variegated leaves are also available. ?Pink Snow Rose? has pale pink flowers and leaves edged off-white.

General Care : The Serissa is an indoor plant. It needs as much light as possible and should be kept in a well-aired area where there is plenty of light and a temperature between 13-18 degrees C (55-65 degrees F). It should be kept away from drafts and kept outside during the summer in partial shade.

Prune after flowering, when in growth and when the new shoots have developed to several nodes. Leave at least 4-5 leaves.

Repot every two years in Spring, remember to root prune as well. Water plentifully and frequently. Feed with a slow yielding organic fertiliser.

Other Comments : Very easy to propagate - perform this in spring by taking the smaller branches and planting in a heated box under glass.

This very attractive plant lets off a very unpleasant odour when it comes to pruning and repotting.