Red Machera Sinica Thick Trunk

🔥 Why You'll Love This Scarlet Showstopper

✔ Breathtaking color – Vibrant red leaves that intensify with sunlight
✔ UAE-adapted – Mature thick trunk withstands AC dryness
✔ Architectural presence – 5-7cm thick trunk adds instant drama
✔ Low-maintenance – Thrives with minimal care once established

🌳 Growth & Style

• Height: 1.2–2m indoors (controllable with pruning)
• Trunk: Thick (5-7cm), woody with sculptural form
• Leaves: Oval-shaped, glossy red with green undertones

🏆 Survival Superpowers

• Light-hungry – Color intensifies with more sun
• Drought-tolerant – Thick trunk stores moisture
• Slow-growing – Maintains perfect proportions

☀️ Light & Location
✅ Best: Direct morning sun + bright indirect light (4+ hours)
✅ Tolerates: Medium light (colors may fade)
❌ Avoid: Deep shade (causes leaf drop)

💧 Watering

• Summer: Water when top 5cm soil is dry
• Winter: Reduce to every 3–4 weeks
• Pro Tip: "Leaf curl = thirsty plant"

🌡️ Climate Control

• Ideal temp: 15–32°C
• Humidity: Prefers 40%+ (adapts to AC)

✂️ Pruning Tips

• Shape in spring for bushier growth
• Remove lower leaves to showcase trunk
• Seal cuts with wax to prevent sap loss