Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Gesneriaceae

Genus:

Cyrtandra

Species:

Cyrtandra cordifolia

USDA Symbol:

CYCO9

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

300 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

white

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Wildlife Benefits

Caterpillars:

★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

native birds, native insects

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to Hawaiian rainforests, prefers shaded areas