Chrysothemis pulchella
COPPER LEAF
Gesneriaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: dappled light to shade

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.25m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

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Origins: Central America, Caribbean, South America

Other Botanical Names: Besleria pulchella, B. umbellata , Chrysothemis aurantiaca, C. melissifolia, Cyrtandromoea minor, Episcia pulchella, Episcia pulchella, E. pulchella, Tussacia pulchella, T. woodsonii

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Chrysothemis pulchella
COPPER LEAF
Gesneriaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: dappled light to shade

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.25m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow & orange

Flowering Time: early spring to late summer

Leaves: corrugated; brown-green or dark green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & contemporary designs

Uses: pot, mass planting, indoors, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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