Dalechampia growing vine of the genus Dalechampia also known as Bat Flower, Dalechampia perennial evergreen or annual plant, used as ornamental hedge plant or as ground cover, can grow in tropic, mediterranean, desert, subtropical or temperate climate and grow in hardiness zone 10+ (as perennial) 7+ (as annual),
Leaves color green in heart shape.
Dalechampia flower
Flower color yellow and bracts color can be: yellow, white,green,orange, pink or purple, the bracts is connected two petals look likes bat wings
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How to grow Dalechampia growing and care:
Well-drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive, aggressive
Planting season:
Spring / Summer
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant?
2-6m, 6-20 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season?
Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower:
Bat wing shape flower in pink or purple flowers, the flowers is connected two petals
Scientific name:
Dalechampia