The Autograph Plant's botanical name is Clusia gutiffera. This plant gets its name from its tough, thick, leathery leaves that are strong enough that they can be carved into. The carving will remain until the leave falls off. The Autograph Plant is native to tropical Americas. This plant can grow in an environment with full sun to partial shade and is hardy and easy to maintain. Clusia gutiffera are relatively drought and salt tolerant.
Autograph plant is hardy and easy to grow
Exotic-looking thick, leathery leaves
Drought tolerant
Provides vibrant, tropical feel
Rarely blooms
Advantages:
Easy To Grow
Low Maintenance
Drought tolerant
Good For Containers
Grow Best:
Landscape
Indoors
Containers
Ideal position:
Full to Part sun
3 to 6 hours morning sun best
Water:
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
Healthy Temperatures:
Warm, tropical vibes of 65-90°F
Grown indoors as a houseplant but can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-11
Growth Outlook:
Height : 11' - 18'
Wide: Up To 18"
Growth Rate: Slow
Plant Spacing: 5' to 6' apart
*Though you can trim the guttifera variety to stay about 5 or 6 feet tall, it can be allowed to grow much larger.
Pet Friendly - NO
Toxicity: Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses
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Landscape uses
Hedge
Privacy screen
Shade around a patio or deck
Along a fence
Accent
By a walk or driveway
Small tree
Corner-of-the-house shrub
Under tall palms or pine trees
Container plant for pool, patio or deck
Backdrop for smaller plants
Single yard specimen
Plant Care
Add top soil (or organic peat humus) and composted cow manure to the hole when you plant.
No trimming is needed. Water regularly (see each variety for specifics).
Fertilize 3 times a year with a quality granular fertilizer.
Plant spacing
Spacing:
Plant 5 - 6' apart
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