Sanchezia speciosa growing shrub of the genus Sanchezia also known as Zebra Plant, Sanchezia speciosa perennial evergreen plant, used as ornamental plant for flowers and the colored leaves, can grow in tropic climate or as houseplant and growing in hardiness zone 11+.
Leaves color green with white or yellow in elliptic shape.
Flower color yellow or orange in tubular shape the flowers grow on bracts in color: red, orange, yellow.
Moist soil, acidic soil, mulch
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
Yes in order to get specific colors
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive in tropics
Planting season:
All year
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Dead parts
Size of the plant:
1-2m, 3-6 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big 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
Bloom season?
Summer
General information about the flower:
Tubular flowers in yellow or orange color, the flowers grow on bracts in color: red, orange, yellow
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