Received the 2.5" two weeks ago, followed the instructions, repotted, and there's already buds ready for it to bloom. Zone 6B, outside presently on a porch with partial light. Excited to attract hummingbirds next spring with these blooms!
I have had mine for many years, I got it from Logees and grew it to a tree form, so I can bring it in during frost. It is now about 6' tall and flowers tirelessly. Hummingbirds feed am and pm on the flowers and hang around for up to 5 minutes! It is like having a magical tree. I adore the blossoms as well, they are delicate and beautiful. What a treat it is for me to have this little tree!
This USA fantastic plant, the red velvet blooms are very unusual. I love this plant
I honestly had no idea you could have this as a houseplant. Living in Colorado I've always admired these plants inside of greenhouses and botanical conservatories. Now I get my own and when that first flower came I was a little obsessed to say the least. Thank you logees for continuing to have rare plants that capture my heart in my home.
I have this plant in a container (about 4 years) and bring it in every winter. It is extremely easy to grow and best of all is always in bloom in the garden during the summer months. Has survived irregular watering, and extremely hot and humid new england weather without any issues. It does loose almost all of its leaves in the Jan / Feb months. At which point I lower the watering. As Spring approaches I pick up the watering and the plant comes back stronger than ever.