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Gasteranthuscrispus

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Gasteranthus crispus by Todd_Boland
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Family
Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
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Species
crispus (KRISP-us)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Foliage
Smooth
Textured
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Red-Orange
Bloom Time

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Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional
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