Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Plant Height: | 8-12 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12-18 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Green with small silver spots |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Other: Salmon to Coral Pink |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division |
Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
theinferno | On March 17, 2019 | Maintenance performed Fertilized both pots with two 10-10-4 fert sticks. |
theinferno | On March 5, 2019 | Obtained plant |
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