General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 18 to 36 inches
Plant Spread: 12 to 18 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late summer or early fall
Fall
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Groundcover
Suitable as Annual
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP19936
Awards and Recognitions: Texas Superstar®

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Trade name information:
Trade Name: Brazilian Red Hots
Cultivar name: 'Brazilian Red'
Common names
  • Calico Plant
  • Joseph's Coat

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Location: Northern New Jersey
Date: 2020-10-06
Location: Northern New Jersey
Date: 2020-10-05
Leaf color deepens with cool weather
Location: Opp, AL  Z8b
Date: 2021-12-02
Location: Opp, AL  Z8b
Date: 2022-10-30
Location: Northern New Jersey
Date: 2020-09-12
Summer leaf color
Location: Opp, AL  Z8b
Date: 2017-12-08
Cuttings stuck in water 6 weeks ago are blooming.
Location: In my garden, Falls Church, VA
Date: 2017-09-20
Location: Opp, AL  Z8b
Date: 2017-06-02
Leaf reverse.
Location: Opp, AL  Z8b
Date: 2017-12-08
Cuttings stuck in water 6 weeks ago are blooming.
Location: central Illinois
Date: 2017-10-09
Location: In my garden, Falls Church, VA
Date: 2017-09-02
Location: In my garden, Falls Church, VA
Date: 2017-09-16
Location: Opp, AL  Z8b
Date: 2017-06-02
Location: Lincoln NE zone 5
Date: 2014-06-07
With more heat and sunshine, the color should be redder as the su
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