salsilla
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A deciduous climber with lance-shaped, mid- to pale green leaves 6-12cm long. Clusters of bell-shaped flowers are produced from early summer to autumn. These are pink or pale red on the outside; green and yellow flecked with dark red on the inside
Scientific classification
- Species
- salsilla (Bomarea edulis)
- Genus
- Bomarea
- Family
- Alstroemeriaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Climbing
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of salsilla
Distribution map
Mexico to Tropical Am.
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of salsilla
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salsilla care guide
- Consistently damp root medium, never let root ball fully dry out
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Consistently damp root medium, never let root ball fully dry out
Fertilizing
FertilizingDiluted tropical vine fertilizer monthly in warm growing months
Pruning
PruningCut back dead growth and flowered stems to ground level in winter
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, or by division in late winter or early spring
Growing
GrowingGrow under glass in well-drained compost in good light but with shade from the hottest sun. Will need support and can stand outside in summer in a sunny position
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Usually disease free
Pests
May be affected by glasshouse red spider mite, glasshouse whitefly and aphids
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