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Image of
hummingbird and butterfly attractor,
Manettia cordifolia
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Brazilian Firecracker Vine
Manettia cordifolia
showing off its first glowy red blossom |
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Manettia cordifolia
(Brazilian Firecracker Vine)
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Origin: Native to Brazil
Family: Rubiaceae
Light: Sun-part shade
Height: Can reach up to 10'
Blooms: Prolific, small,
tubular, glowy red-orange, late Spring-Fall
Foliage:
Green, shiny, deciduous
Uses: Patio, arbor, trellis,
container
Propagation: Seeds, offsets
Fertilizer: Liquid fertilizer, half strength of that mentioned on
label, twice a month
Comments:
Manettia cordifolia
or
Brazilian Firecracker Vine is a lovely perennial vine with
exotic small tubular blooms. In late Spring, abundant
small tubular red-orange blossoms appear, providing a glowy look to the
plant. Brazilian Firecracker Vine
is easily propagated from seeds or offsets.
Manettia cordifolia
performs
best in sun to part shade landscape.
Manettia cordifolia can be container grown; provide support
or allow it to climb up a trellis or arbor.
Brazilian Firecracker Vine performs best in morning sun and
afternoon shade. This Brazilian beauty really brightens up the patio or
deck. Grow
Brazilian Firecracker Vine where you can watch the bees, hummingbirds and
butterflies feasting on the nectar-rich glowy red-orange
blossoms.
Provide
Manettia cordifolia
support or allow it to climb up a trellis or arbor. Fertilizer
every fortnight with diluted liquid fertilizer for optimal growth. Mulch well to protect from frost. In colder areas,
Brazilian Firecracker Vine
is grown as an annual.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 8-11
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