Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Plant Height: | 6-8 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Leaves are typically gray, gray-green, or white |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Other: Tall spike with bright red bracts and small creamy-white flowers |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer Other: May bloom at any time of year |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Houseplant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic |
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