Chirita Species

Chiritatamiana

Family
Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Chirita (ky-RY-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Lavender
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From leaf cuttings
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Denton, Texas

Missouri City, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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