Shrub up to 5m tall. Thin and smooth trunk, with showy foliage and medium-sized leaves. Clusters of yellow and red flowers.
This plant is original of Mexico and it inhabits in climates warm, semiwarm and tempering.
Soak the seeds in cool water for 24 hours before sowing.
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Flowering |
Average germination (%) | 80 |
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Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Warm areas |
Flower colour | Red, Yellow |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Hardiness | Drought resistant, Half-hardy (tolerates temperatures down to 0ºC) |
Plant use | Bonsai, City garden, Clump, Coastal garden, Gardening, Low maintenance garden, Medicinal, Rock garden, Specimen, Street Tree |
Seeds per gram | 6 |
Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
Soil - Ph | No preference |
Soil - Type | Potting mix |
Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
Watering | Moderate |