Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F) |
Plant Height: | 8-12 inches |
Plant Spread: | 6-8 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy Other: Double |
Flower Color: | Pink Other: Salmon-pink buds open to blooms with a tangerine flush and mature to rose pink, creating a bi-colored effect. |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Roots are poisonous Other: The flowers are the most toxic part. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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