I have 4-5 of these plants I put along the southern fence in my yard a few years ago. I've been happy with them. Required occasional wa...Read Moretering the first couple years. They've died back the past two years after the weather went into the 40s. I cut them back a little and they came back nicely in the spring.
Very attractive foliage plant. I grew one for years outdoors in full sun-plus it got some reflected warmth from a wall. And i was surpris...Read Moreed at how well and fast it grew. It even bloomed-in February! Give it a very large pot or half barrel, plenty of water and lots of fertilizer. You will be the only one on the Bay Area block to have one.Update 2007
This winter's week of near or lower than freezing temps killed one small Sanchezia-but not a second. My recommendation is to always take cuttings in the event of a cold winter; it's worth it. No other plant like this one around here.
This is an erect and semi-herbaceous shrub from Equator that can grow up to 2 meters tall when blooming.
It has gorgeous l...Read Moreeaves, deep green with white main and secondary veins, making it look like a Zebra Plant (Aphelandra squarrosa). The floral spikes are apical, with red/orange/gold bracts protecting tubular yellow flowers that atract hummingbirds.
It likes full sun, regular watering, fertile soil and high temperatures.
The foliage and bloom make it a perfect plant for sunny and warm places.
I planted a small cutting and have seen it grow to over 8 ft tall in the Turrialba area of Costa Rica. Hummingbirds love it!
I have 4-5 of these plants I put along the southern fence in my yard a few years ago. I've been happy with them. Required occasional wa...Read More
Mine are five feet tall, dense and grow in partial shade. They have survived 38F with no damage. Need a lot of water.
Still have mediocre effects of this plant. Have had it on the southern corner of my house under lots of bamboo. Maybe not enough sun.
Very attractive foliage plant. I grew one for years outdoors in full sun-plus it got some reflected warmth from a wall. And i was surpris...Read More
This is an erect and semi-herbaceous shrub from Equator that can grow up to 2 meters tall when blooming.
It has gorgeous l...Read More