Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Fitchia

Species:

Fitchia speciosa

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

orange, red

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Hawaii

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained volcanic soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to volcanic islands with fertile soils