Firecracker Plant. An unusual flowering plant with long tubular red flowers with a yellow tip. Max Height 2.5m. Max Spread 1.2m. Flowers June to August. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Manettia luteorubra
An unusual flowering plant with long tubular red flowers with a yellow tip
Additional information
| Generic | Manettia |
|---|---|
| Species | luteorubra |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Firecracker Plant |
| Flower Colour | yellow, red |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 2.5m |
| Family | Rubiaceae |
| Spread | 1.2m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Mist regularly, Water sparingly in winter, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Pinch shoots regularly to encourage branching |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Whiteflies |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost, Requires support |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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