| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Seasons | Spring-Summer |
| Soil Requirement | Tolerant of most desert soils but prefers a well-drained soil but with moderate to high organic matter content. Thrives in full sun in fertile to sandy, moist, well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established but looks best with regular irrigation. |
| Environment | The plant enjoys full sunlight but it can also thrive in partial shade. It flowers best in full sun. Temperatures between (25° – 37°C) are suitable and even ensure healthy growth. |
| Watering | Take care of watering the plant in a way where the soil remains slightly moist. Avoid overwatering and stagnant water around the plant as it will cause fungal diseases. Keep soil moist, watering freely in dry weather. |
Hamelia
₨600
- Scientific Name: Hamelia patens
- Common Name: Firebush, hummingbird bush, scarlet bush
- Description: Hamelia is a large ornamental evergreen shrub that reaches a height and width of 8 to 12 feet without support. This plant is free-flowering. The orange-red flowers are arranged in cymes, clusters of flowers that occur at the end of forking floral stalks.
- Uses: Hamelia is mostly grown as an ornamental plant worldwide in warm, moist areas. Leaves have cooling effect and are chewed on a hot day as prevention against heat stroke. It can also grow well in a pot, and it should most likely be brought indoors during the winter. It can be used as a foundation plant and is excellent in mass plantings or as a screen or hedge.
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