West Indian Holly. An unusual foliage plant with bronzey-red growth. Max Height 1.2m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers June to July. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 55°F / 12°C.
Leea coccinea ‘Burgundy’
An unusual foliage plant with bronzey-red growth.
Additional information
| Generic | Leea |
|---|---|
| Species | coccinea |
| Varietry | 'Burgundy' |
| Common Name | West Indian Holly |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.2m |
| Family | Leeaceae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | bronze |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 55°F / 12°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Water sparingly in winter, Mist regularly |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Pinch shoots regularly to encourage branching, Only prune if required to keep shape |
| Pruning Time | Early spring |
| Pests and diseases | Red spider mite |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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