Uncarina

Uncarinaabbreviata

Genus
Uncarina (un-kar-ee-nuh)
Species
abbreviata (ab-bree-vee-AY-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Succulent
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Regional

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

Boca Raton, Florida

Floresville, Texas

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Boca Raton, FL | March 2022 | positive

I've had this plant growing as a small tree(10-12 feet tall) for 20 some years in southeast Florida and it blooms almost constantly year ...Read More

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Floresville, TX (Zone 9a) | July 2013 | neutral

I've had this plant since 2003, and it has finally bloomed after a decade. I don't know if it's just my particular plant, or all U. abbre...Read More

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