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Megaskepasma erythrochlamys

 
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Family: Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Megaskepasma (me-gas-kee-pas-muh) (Info)
Species: erythrochlamys (er-ith-roh-KLAM-is) (Info)

2 vendors have this plant for sale.

9 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height:
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing:
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)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
Scarlet (Dark Red)

Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring

Foliage:
Evergreen
Veined

Other details:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Propagation Methods:
From semi-hardwood cuttings

Seed Collecting:
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Profile:

6 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Dutchlady1 On Feb 29, 2008, Dutchlady1 from Naples, FL
(Zone 10a) wrote:

I'm very happy with this profusely blooming and striking plant; it gets full sun until the height of summer when it is shaded by the mango tree under which it was planted.

Positive wilting_in_sac On Jan 31, 2008, wilting_in_sac from Sacramento, CA wrote:

Planted two last year and both were killed by an unusually cold Sacramento winter where we had 2 periods in the low 20s. Bought a new one last fall and so far, although it has dropped all its leaves, it's still alive down to 32 degrees and will hopefully come back in the spring. It tolerates but burns leaves in the direct afternoon Sacramento sun but seems to love the heat. It has been the home to a pair of very friendly mantises who camouflage perfectly against its leaves.

Positive bburns50 On Oct 2, 2006, bburns50 from Houston, TX
(Zone 9a) wrote:

Have had this plant for two years. First year it did not bloom. This year (second year) it started blooming in June and is still blooming (Oct.). It is beautiful. Required lots of water the first year. This year it has needed minimal water in filtered shade.

Positive bonrig On Aug 27, 2006, bonrig from Saint Petersburg, FL wrote:

I planted 3 one gallon pots of these 2 years ago. They have now grown into a thick beautiful hedge 8 feet tall and about 10 feet wide. The flowers are beautiful and I have blooms all year long. Also, mine is grown in full sun.

Positive jnana On Mar 15, 2005, jnana from South Florida, FL
(Zone 10b) wrote:

Lovely plant, beautiful large red blooms. Doesn't like direct sun. It flowers heavily during the winter months. The blooms last for 2 months.

Positive beverlyf On Jun 2, 2004, beverlyf from Weimar, TX
(Zone 8b) wrote:

I got this plant last year 2003, I am anxious to see it bloom this year. The plant is looking healthy and beautiful. Waiting for a bloom.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Sacramento, California
Boca Raton, Florida
Brooksville, Florida
Clearwater, Florida
Delray Beach, Florida
Hollywood, Florida
Homestead, Florida
Miami, Florida (2 reports)
Naples, Florida
Port Charlotte, Florida
Venice, Florida
West Palm Beach, Florida
Lafayette, Louisiana
Humble, Texas
Los Fresnos, Texas
Spring, Texas
Weimar, Texas



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