Odontonema cuspidatum growing shrub of the genus Odontonema also known as Mottled toothedthread, Odontonema cuspidatum perennial or deciduous evergreen plant, used as ornamental plant, hedge plant, drought tolerant and attract pollinators, can grow in tropic, subtropical, mediterranean, temperate climate or houseplant and growing in hardiness zone 9+.
Leaves color green light to dark can be variegate green with white in elliptic shape.
Odontonema cuspidatum flower
Flower color red tubular shape, flowers grow in clusters
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How to grow Odontonema cuspidatum growing and care:
Rich soil, mulch
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
?
Planting season:
Spring / Summer / in the tropic all year
Pests and diseases:
Aphids, spidermites
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Design and dead flowers
Size of the plant:
1-2m, 3-6 feet (40-80 inches)
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season?
Spring / Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower:
Tubular red flower that grow in clusters
Scientific name:
Odontonema cuspidatum