Rhabdothamnus Species, New Zealand Gloxinia, Taurepo, Wand Shrub
Rhabdothamnussolandri

Family: Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Rhabdothamnus (rab-do-THAM-nus)
Species: solandri (soh-LAN-dree)

Synonym:Columnea scabrosa

Synonym:Rhabdothamnus scabrosus

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Succulent
Velvet/Fuzzy

Foliage Color

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Red
Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry