estrellita

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An evergreen, self-clinging climber, freely-branching, with small, oval, opposite pairs of bristly leaves. The bright red flowers are tubular, about 6cm long, flaring into four lobes, and softly hairy

Scientific classification

Species: estrellita (Asteranthera ovata)
Genus: Asteranthera
Family: Gesneriaceae

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Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse · Climber Wall Shrub
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Climbing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Distribution of estrellita

Distribution map

Chile to Argentina

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of estrellita

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estrellita care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering: Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed surface sown in containers in a cold frame in autumn, or root semi-ripe cuttings in late summer

Growing

Needs a cool, humid climate, and lime-free, humus-rich, moderately fertile soil or compost. Must be shaded from hot sun and sheltered from cold winds. Suitable for growing up a tree or over logs in woodland, or on a shaded wall, where it will tolerate a few degrees of frost, otherwise grow in a cool greenhouse or conservatory

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