Manettia inflata

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Candy corn plantConservatory, EvergreenFamily: Rubiaceae

Flower colour:

Red

Yellow

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Candy corn plant, Manettia inflata, is a vigorous tropical climber native to South America. It bears slightly hairy, tubular, red-orange flowers with yellow tips. It’s perfect for growing as a conservatory climber but it may also be planted in a hanging basket or pot placed on a high shelf, where its leafy twining stems can cascade down.

For best results grow Manettia inflata in peat-free, multi-purpose compost in full sun. Water and mist regularly during the growing season, ensuring the compost is kept moist, but reduce watering in winter. Cut the stems back by half in spring, to maintain its shape and vigour. In summer average room temperatures should be 25° C but should fall no lower than 13° C.

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Manettia ‘Inflata’ and wildlife

Manettia ‘Inflata’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Manettia ‘Inflata’ poisonous?

Manettia ‘Inflata’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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