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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
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)
Plant Height: 6 to 12 inches
Plant Spread: 12 to 24 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Gold with dark burgundy undersides
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Houseplant
Uses: Groundcover
Will Naturalize
Suitable as Annual
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Toxicity: Other: All parts of the plant may cause contact dermatitis in some individuals; also highly toxic if ingested.
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Trade name information:
Trade Name: Sitara Gold
Cultivar name: 'HANSOTI02'
Common names
  • Oyster Plant
  • Moses-in-a-Basket
  • Golden Rhoeo

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Date: 2022-11-12
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Location: Winter Springs, FL zone 9b
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Location: Winter Springs, FL zone 9b
Date: 2016-06-01

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