Corytoplectus grandifolius

Corytoplectus grandifolius

Native to:
Bolivia | Peru

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Gesneriaceae
Genus:
Corytoplectus
Species:
Corytoplectus grandifolius

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
orange, red

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
hummingbirds
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Surface sow seeds on moist medium without covering as they require light for germination. Maintain high humidity and warm temperatures.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI