Culture
Abroma augusta need full sun to partial shade with a rich well-drained soil mix. To grow indoors or in a greenhouse, use a mix consisting of 2 parts peat moss to 1 part loam to 2 parts sand or perlite. Plants should be watered and allowed to dry out slightly before watering again. They should be fertilized weekly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer. They are very fast growing, so repotting should be done when they outgrow their containers. Extra care should be taken when repotting so as not to come in contact with the irritating hairs. Wrapping newspaper around the trunk helps to prevent exposure to the hairs while handling the plant. During the winter months, water should be somewhat restricted, but not to the point that the plant loses its leaves.
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