climbing Chilean pitcher flower
Also known as: Chilean pitcher flower
S. repens is a prostrate evergreen perennial with half-woody rooting stems bearing obovate leaves and solitary urn-shaped bright red flowers 2.5cm long in the leaf axils in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- climbing Chilean pitcher flower (Sarmienta scandens)
- Genus
- Sarmienta
- Family
- Gesneriaceae
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- Toxicity
- Houseplants · Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of climbing Chilean pitcher flower
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of climbing Chilean pitcher flower
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climbing Chilean pitcher flower care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning necessary
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, or root stem-tip cuttings in late summer. Separate rooted stems in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow under glass in 2 parts loamless potting compost and 1 part each fine-grade granulated bark and leafmould, or grow epiphytically. Provide bright, indirect light. Water freely in growth and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Water sparingly in winter
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Glasshouse red spider mite may occur
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