Hamelia patens Dwarf

HIGHLIGHTS

• Popularly used as  – Firebush, Scarletbush
• Flower – Orange to Orange-Red
• Edible – The fruits have a refreshing, acidic taste and are also edible
• Growth – Fast growth rate
• Uses -They are perfect to cover rooftops, balconies, fences, gateposts, pergolas, compound wall, pillar, make a virtual partition

PLANTING & CARE

• Temperature – Prefers temperature 20 to 35 degree C
• Water – Newly planted– Watering should be done early in the morning if the soil is dry.
• Light –  Keep the plant in indirect bright light location for 2-3 days and then gradually move to a location that receives more than 6 hours of direct sunlight
• Fertilizer – once every 4 to 6 weeks with water soluble / 2 times a year with slow-release granular
• Pruning -Prune the plant for maintaining the plant height and shape

SPECIFICATION

• Plant – Hamelia patens Dwarf
• Flower colour – Orange to Orange-Red
• Height – 40 to 50 cm / 1.5 feet
• Pot size – 4 – 6 inches upper diameter
• Weight – 2-3 Kgs