| Description: |
Upright stems two to three feet (60-90cm) long with velvety green leaves produce flowers in the upper parts, red on the outside, yellow within. |
| Environment: |
Suitable for the home or a greenhouse |
| Growing Ease: |
Requires a little extra care |
| Lighting Needs: |
Does best in bright indirect sunlight coming from the South/East/West |
| Soil Type: |
A GOOD general purpose potting soil (a soil that retains water yet drains well) (lime free) will suffice. If you want to mix your own take:
1 part garden soil, 1 part coarse sand or perlite, 2 part peat or humus (leaf mold) and a little aged cow manure.
Always use a pot with a hole.
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| Watering: |
Keep the soil evenly moist and barely moist during the winter. Use warm water. |
| Fertilizer: |
Feed every two weeks when in growth with a water soluble fertilizer. |
| Plant Pests: |
Prone to none Always inspect any new plant for pests before introducing it to your home or greenhouse. |
| Gardening Tips & Care: |
Repot annually in the spring. Prune back at the end of the flowering season. Place pebbles or gravel in the drainage dish to hold water and increase the humidity, make sure the pot is sitting on the gravel and not in the water.
An ideal plant for a hanging basket.
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