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Centradenia floribunda

 
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Family: Melastomataceae
Genus: Centradenia (sen-tra-DEE-nee-uh) (Info)
Species: floribunda (flor-ih-BUN-duh) (Info)

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Category:
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness:
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:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Pale Pink
Pink
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter

Foliage:
Evergreen
Bronze-Green

Other details:
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Flowers are good for cutting

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
From softwood cuttings

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

1 positive
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive ZZsBabiez On Jun 12, 2008, ZZsBabiez from Lodi, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:

I love this plant for filler in a combo pot. Great color. I propagate it by cuttings. Real nice grower.. survived winter here under the carport.

Neutral scooterbug On Oct 4, 2003, scooterbug from Tellico Plains , TN (Zone 7a) wrote:

Sub-shrubby trailing plant
1-3 in.pointy leaves that are bronzy-red underneath on red stems with lilac rose flower clusters.
Add Leaf mold or peat and sharp sand to soil.
Propagate by side shoots.
Will not tolerate temps under 40 F

Regional...

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

Lodi, California
Martinez, California
Riverside, California
Delray Beach, Florida
Safety Harbor, Florida
Umatilla, Florida



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