Grewia occidentalis

The starry flowers appear all Summer

If growing outdoors, plant in a sunny position in well-draining moist soil. If growing indoors, grow in loam-based potting compost, in full light

Sow seed in moist compost in 16 deg. C under glass

Layering can be carried out in Autumn or Spring. Deciduous plants do well in either season, but evergreens respond better in Spring. Choose flexible young shoots on the outside of the plant, that can be bent down to ground level. At about 30 cms ( 1') from the end of the chosen shoot, make a 2.5-5cm (1-2") cut along the stem, running through a leaf bud (remove the leaf first if the plant is in leaf). This will create a wedge that is propped open with a small piece of wood Mark the point where the shoot touches the ground with a bamboo cane About 30cm (1ft) from the shoot tip, make a 2.5-5cm (1-2in) incision along the stem, running through a leaf bud (remove the leaf first if the plant is in leaf). This will create a wedge that is propped open with a small piece of wood. Apply hormone rooting compound to the surfaces of the wound. Make a shallow trench where the wound in the shoot will touch the ground, and peg it down with a loop of thick wire. Tie the tip of the shoot to a cane in the ground so that it grows upwards.Fill up the trench with soil, firm in, and water . Roots should develop within a year. When a good root system has formed, cut the layer from the parent plant and transplant its its final position, or into a pot for growing on.