Cape Heath. A pretty flowering houseplant with masses of cerise pink bell shaped flowers. Max Height 45cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers October to March. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Protect from frost.
Erica gracilis
A pretty flowering houseplant with masses of cerise pink bell shaped flowers
Additional information
| Generic | Erica |
|---|---|
| Species | gracilis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Cape Heath |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | Lime-free |
| Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 45cm |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Spread | 40cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | October, March |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Protect from frost |
| Planting | |
| Care | Keep permanently moist, Water with rain water, Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
| Border | Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Vine weevils |
| Maintenance | Discard after flowering |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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