Ctenanthe oppenheimiana cv 'Quadricolor' and Megaskepasma erythrochlamys - Brazilian Red Cloak
By Delonix1
13 Oct, 2011
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My cutting-grown Brazilian Red Cloaks should be blooming soon. They needed a good soaking in the 100ºF/38ºC heat today, tomorrow suppose to be hotter. Yuck! Photo taken Oct. 12, 2011.
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Yes, it is. :>) The leaves can grow very large, however, the large scarlet flower bracts are the big show.
Here's some photo of this plant in bloom:
http://www.growsonyou.com/Delonix1/photos/Megaskepasma
13 Oct, 2011
The three rooted cuttings you gave me have grown fast. They're now blooming and showing those bright scarlet bracts.
Thanks!
Much to hot here today!
14 Oct, 2011
Delonix,
Had a look at the pics......fantastic.
14 Oct, 2011
Randy:
They do grow very quickly and bloom so well this time of year. My 3 of the 4 plants in the ground are starting to bloom.
Yes, it's way too hot here! It's suppose to cool down to normal temps this weekend. :>)
14 Oct, 2011
I think the Tri-color isnt as a deep shade plant as I thought. Mine hasnt grown as much as I thought it would on my porch. It may prefer dappled summer sun,then all shade.
19 Sep, 2014
Yes, it needs strong filtered light.
21 Sep, 2014
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That is a name to conjure with, such lovely leaves.
13 Oct, 2011