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Growing Requirements

Prefers a well-lit situation offering the plant protection from the hot sun.

Characteristics

Mid green edged with and marked with red. In the cooler months the new growth is flushed with shades of bright soft to mid pink. The colour darkens as the leaves mature. The petioles are marked with bright pink/red. The margins of the medium size leaves are broadly undulated. Sections of the outer edges of some newer leaves may turn down (usually more noticeable towards the tip).

History

'Philippine Firecracker'
Speciesfruticosa
Colours
  • Green
  • Red
Origin Countryflag of The Philippines The Philippines
Leaf ShapeIntermediate
Light RequirementFiltered Light
SizeMedium
Produces FlowersYes
Produces SeedYes
SizeMedium
Breeders