Christopher,

Are you sure about that watering? Aren't both the parents from Southern Madagascar (ergo little winter water)? That seems like some medium leaf loss there, unless you were spreading a nosegay around the table.

Hi Jeff:

Those leaves are painted on the table, not real. I water this every week or two in winter. It is in a warm room with dry heat. I lost my first specimen of this plant when I did not water all winter, following the practice I use on my cacti. The roots dessicated, and then when I watered in spring, the plant promptly deceased.

Christopher

I have these plants by the name E. japonica; is that correct? In the picture one of last summer planted out in the garden.
greets
Harry

Harry:

Wow, planted outdoors really makes a difference, but of course in the Netherlands it is only for the summer....

I think they use the name E. japonica in Europe, but not here in America to my knowledge.

Christopher

I agree. My suzannaes have exploded this winter and get watered at least once a week.