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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade for best blooming
Watering
Requires evenly moist soil, not waterlogged
Temperature
Thrives in warm, frost-free climates
Characteristics
- Leaves: Opposite, ovate to elliptical, 4 - 7 cm long, entire margins, dark green;
- Flowers: Drooping clusters, tubular corolla about 3 cm, yellow upper petals and bright red to orange lower petals;
- Stems: Slender, slightly woody, green to reddish toward flower clusters.
Care Guide
Watering
Water regularly to maintain moist soil
Fertilization
Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks. Feed with balanced fertilizer during active growth seasons
Banana peel compost：Dry and chop banana peels, mix into soil; avoid raw peels to reduce pests; can be composted before applicationPruning
- Remove spent flowers to encourage rebloom;
- Cut back leggy stems to maintain shape;
- Prune lightly after flowering season;
- Remove any dead or damaged branches;
- Thin out crowded stems to improve air circulation.
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: Non-toxic to cats (per ASPCA)
Humans: No known toxicity for humans under normal contact
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: In Western horticulture, valued as a winter-blooming ornamental that brings color to temperate gardens
Usage: - Ornamental shrub for gardens and containers; - Winter color accent in landscapes; - Attracts hummingbirds.
