1 Clusia Rosea Autograph Tree Live Houseplant, Easy Care Indoor Tropical Plant, 17cm Root Ball

Clusia Rosea – Autograph Tree – Live Houseplant

The Clusia Rosea, commonly known as the Autograph Tree, is a striking tropical evergreen houseplant prized for its thick, leathery, dark green leaves. Its common name comes from the unique characteristic of its foliage – you can gently scratch or write on the leaves, and the markings will remain as the leaf grows, making it a truly distinctive addition to any indoor plant collection.

This easy-care houseplant is well suited to a range of indoor environments, from bright living rooms and offices to warm conservatories. With its naturally bushy, upright growth habit and glossy foliage, the Autograph Tree brings a lush, tropical feel to your home without demanding excessive attention.

Supplied in a 17cm pot, this plant is well established and ready to enjoy in your chosen spot straight away.

Key Features

• Thick, leathery leaves that you can write on – a wonderful talking point


• Easy-care tropical houseplant suitable for beginners and experienced growers alike


• Naturally bushy and upright growth habit


• Excellent air-purifying qualities


• Supplied as a single, established plant in a 17cm pot

Care Guide

• Light: Bright, indirect light is ideal. Tolerates some lower light conditions but avoid prolonged direct sunlight, which may scorch the leaves.


• Watering: Allow the top few centimetres of soil to dry out between waterings. Water thoroughly and allow excess to drain. Reduce watering in winter.


• Temperature: Prefers warmth between 15–30°C. Avoid cold draughts and temperatures below 10°C.


• Humidity: Enjoys moderate to high humidity. Misting the leaves occasionally or placing on a pebble tray can be beneficial, especially in centrally heated rooms.


• Feeding: Apply a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser once a month during the growing season (spring and summer). No feeding is required in autumn and winter.


• Repotting: Repot every 1–2 years in spring, moving up one pot size using a well-draining houseplant compost.

Cultural Information

• Botanical Name: Clusia rosea


• Common Names: Autograph Tree, Signature Tree, Copey, Pitch Apple, Balsam Apple


• Classification: Evergreen tropical shrub


• Fully Grown Height and Spread (Indoors): Up to 1–3m × 0.5–1.5m (dependent on container size and conditions)


• Growth Habit: Upright, Bushy Evergreen with Dense Foliage


• Perfect For: Living Rooms, Offices, Conservatories, Bright Bathrooms, Indoor Containers


• Flowering Time: Summer (white to pink flowers, though rarely produced indoors)


• Planting Position: Bright Indirect Light to Partial Shade


• Type: Tender Evergreen Tropical Houseplant


• Foliage: Thick, Leathery, Dark Green Oval Leaves


• Origin: Tropical Americas and the Caribbean

Free UK Delivery on Every Order

All orders placed Monday–Thursday before 2pm are packed the next working day and delivered within 24 hours of dispatch.

Example: Order on Monday → packed Tuesday → delivered Wednesday.

Orders placed Friday–Sunday are packed and shipped on Monday. We don't dispatch on weekends to ensure your plants travel fresh.

How Your Plants Arrive
Every plant is individually wrapped in our plastic-free packaging and secured in a custom box designed to keep them upright and protected in transit. If anything arrives damaged, get in touch — we'll replace it.

Returns
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