General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 12 to 24 inches
Plant Spread: 12 to 18 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Fruit: Dehiscent
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Bi-Color: Red and white
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Year Round
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Congo Cockatoo
  • Parrot Plant

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Location: My garden
Date: 2017-05-21
This is the plant the day I got it from Logee's
Location: My garden
Date: 2017-05-21
Bloom
Location: My garden
Date: 2017-05-21
Location: My garden
Date: 2017-05-21
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