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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Red Purple | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Red Purple | |||
| Autumn | Green Red Purple | |||
| Winter | Green Red Purple |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1BBotanical details
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
How to grow
Cultivation
Plant in sphagnum moss with sand, perlite or pumice. Maintain high humidity and good air circulation and keep temperatures between 16-27oC. Expose to as much light as possible in winter but provide shade from the mid-day sun in summer. See carnivorous plant cultivation for further details
Propagation
Propagate by seed; scatter seed on sphagnum moss and keep in bright light and humid conditions. Propagate by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Houseplants
- Sub-tropical
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning is necessary, remove dead or decaying plant material as seen
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey mould
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