Cultivation
The plant is known to thrive as a domestic plant and is sold internationally. In a domestic environment, the plant has average water requirements, and little maintenance is needed other than the removal of dead leaves when the shrub nears its ultimate height. The plant is very hardy, no leaf damage at −20 degree Celsius (−5 °F), also it is very robust and can handle a lot of snow and prolonged freeze.
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