Congea Species, Shower of Orchids, Wooly Shower Orchid, Wooly Congea
Congeatomentosa

Synonym:Calochlamys capitata

Synonym:Congea oblonga

Synonym:Congea petelotii

Synonym:Congea villosa

Synonym:Roscoea villosa

Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Succulent
Velvet/Fuzzy

Foliage Color

Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing

Hardiness
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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Blooms all year
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
By air layering

Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds