Mexican-Hat-Plant
Chiranthodendron pentadactylon
- Native to:
- Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Malvaceae
- Genus:
- Chiranthodendron
- Species:
- Chiranthodendron pentadactylon
- USDA Symbol:
- CHPE13
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- red, maroon
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bats
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to cloud forests, prefers high humidity