mitre flower
Also known as: scarlet mitre pod
M. coccinea is a woody-based, creeping climber with small, oval, toothed, evergreen leaves. Tubular, red-orange flowers, up to 5cm long, are borne in late spring and early summer followed by fruit in the form of a fleshy capsule
Scientific classification
- Species
- mitre flower (Mitraria coccinea)
- Genus
- Mitraria
- Family
- Gesneriaceae
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- Toxicity
- Climber Wall Shrub · Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Climbing
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of mitre flower
Distribution map
Chile, Argentina
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of mitre flower
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mitre flower care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningTrim if outgrowing site
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by stem cuttings in summer or propagate by seed sown with bottom heat in summer
Growing
GrowingCan be grown as a climber or a standalone shrub. Considered half-hardy; enjoys shelter and a semi-shaded position in peaty, acidic soil
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally trouble-free
Pests
Generally trouble-free
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