Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Clusiaceae
Clusia rosea 'Princess'
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Clusia rosea 'Princess'
Quick Care Guide
Watering
Water when ~40–60% dry
Substrate
Aerated • Moisture-buffered • Balanced organic + mineral • Medium
Temperature
Ideal: 18–28 °C • Avoid below: 15 °C
Humidity
Moist 50–60 %
Growth habit
Upright woody shrub or tree.
Support
not needed
Growth speed
High
Max size indoors
Max. height: 100 cm • Max. spread: 70 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Cultivar of Clusia rosea; species native from Florida to Venezuela and Ecuador
Outdoor growing
Outside from 18 °C · rain-sheltered spot
How to read these values
These care values are quick reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a guide, then adjust for pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the substrate dries.
For more detail, read the full product description or visit our Plant Care Guides.
- Light: level and approximate lux at leaf level.
- Watering: “% dry” shows how far the substrate should dry before watering again.
- Substrate: structure, drainage, moisture retention, base material and particle size.
- Temperature: “Ideal” shows the preferred range; “Avoid below” marks the cold-stress threshold.
- Humidity: target range; steady conditions usually matter more than exact numbers.
- Growth habit: how the plant grows, such as upright, climbing, trailing, clumping or rosette-forming.
- Support: whether a stake, pole or trellis is needed, optional or unnecessary.
- Growth speed: expected pace under suitable indoor conditions; use as a guide, not a promise.
- Max size indoors: realistic long-term indoor size under good conditions.
- Toxicity & safety: irritation, toxicity or physical hazards such as spines or bristles.
- Origin & habitat: native range, hybrid background or typical habitat where relevant.
- Outdoor growing: when a potted indoor plant can be placed outside and what outdoor protection it needs.
Clusia rosea 'Princess'
Clusia rosea 'Princess' is a compact form of the autograph tree with thick, glossy green leaves and stems that become firmer with age. The leaves are broad, leathery and slightly succulent. As the plant matures, it branches into a small woody shrub.
Clusia rosea comes from tropical parts of Florida, the Caribbean, Central America and northern South America. In nature it can grow as a tree and may begin life above ground before rooting more firmly as it matures. Indoors, it needs bright light, warmth and an airy mix so the roots do not stay wet for too long.
Clusia rosea 'Princess' key features
- Compact form of the autograph tree
- Thick, glossy, leathery green leaves
- Stems that become woody with age
- Upright branching in indoor pots
- Needs bright light and a free-draining mix
Growth and background
Clusia rosea belongs to the Clusiaceae. It has opposite leaves, firm stems and branching that becomes woodier as the plant matures. Outdoor plants in tropical climates can become trees, while indoor plants stay much smaller in pots.
Mature plants can produce white to pinkish flowers, but this is uncommon indoors. As a houseplant, Clusia rosea 'Princess' is mainly grown for its thick evergreen leaves and upright stems.
Care indoors
- Light: Give bright indirect light. Gentle morning or evening sun is fine after the plant has adjusted.
- Watering: Water thoroughly, then let the upper part of the substrate dry before watering again. Avoid cold, wet roots.
- Substrate: Use a chunky, free-draining mix with bark and mineral aeration. The roots need moisture, but excess water must drain away.
- Temperature: Keep warm and stable. Avoid cold draughts and cold windowsills.
- Humidity: Average indoor humidity is usually fine with regular watering and enough light.
- Feeding: Feed lightly during active growth.
- Pruning: Trim stem tips to create more side branches. Wipe away the milky sap after cutting.
- Repotting: Repot when the roots fill the pot. Choose only a slightly larger pot.
Troubleshooting
- Yellow lower leaves: The substrate may be staying wet too long, especially in lower light.
- Soft stems or leaf drop: Check for cold, saturated roots and poor drainage.
- Brown leaf edges: Review dry root periods, radiator heat and strong sun through glass.
- Longer, weaker growth: Move the plant closer to a brighter window.
- Scale or mealybugs: Check stems and leaf undersides, then remove pests early.
Safety
The milky sap can irritate skin and mucous membranes. Keep Clusia rosea 'Princess' out of reach of pets and small children, and wash hands after pruning.
Name and etymology
Clusia honours Charles de l’Écluse, also known as Clusius. The species name rosea refers to the rose-coloured flowers of the species.
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Clusia rosea 'Princess'
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