General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Vine
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Plant Height: 6 to 20 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Red
Other: Red-Orange
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Fall
Late fall or early winter
Winter
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Dwarf Red Jade Vine
  • Rooster's Crest
  • Crista-de-Galo
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Camptosema spectabile
  • Synonym: Camptosema grandiflora

Photo Gallery
Location: Sao Paulo Botanical Garden
Date: May
credit: mauroguanandi
Location: Florida
Date: December, 2011
Blooming on long hanging racemes. Very vigorous grower.

credit: mauroguanandi

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