General Landscape Uses: Tropical gardens, flower gardens, screen, container gardening
Ecological Restoration Notes: Pollinator support, wildlife habitat, soil stabilization
Description: A tropical flowering plant prized for its vibrant red (or pink) bracts, lush green foliage, and architectural presence in the landscape.
Dimensions: Height 2 to 5 ft.; Spread 3 to 5 ft.
Growth Rate: Fast
Native Range: South Pacific
Native Habitats: Tropical lowland rainforests
Soils: Rich, well-draining
Nutritional Requirements: Moderate to high
Salt Water Tolerance: Low
Salt Wind Tolerance: Low
Drought Tolerance: Low
Light Requirements: Full sun to part sun
Flower Color: Bright red or pink bracts, flowers are white
Flower Characteristics: Tubular, small
Flowering Season: All year
Fruit: Dry capsule, small, oval or round, green turning brown when mature
Wildlife and Ecology: Pollinator support, habitat structure
Horticultural Notes: Propagated by division, seed
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