Dorotheanthus, 6.5in Hanging Basket, Variegated

The variegated Dorotheanthus is a beautiful trailing plant that looks great in hanging baskets or cascading down the side of a large plant stand. The foliage is a silvery-green with a creamy colouration on its edges, and the blooms are a brilliant pinky-red.

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Attributes

Type: Tropical
Height:6in – 10in
Spread:20in – 24in
Light: Direct or Bright Indirect
Water: Moderate
Zone:9 – 11
Pet Safe:Non-Toxic

Care

General Maintenance:Can be easily propagated by cuttings. Does not require much specific care.

Temperature:Ensure that your plant does not get colder than10C. This plant is fairly tolerant of high temperatures.

Light:This plant thrives in partial to full sun.

Watering:Water only when the first few inches of the soil become dry. Do not overwater, and ensure that your pot has good drainage via drainage holes or a bulky medium on the bottom.

Soil:Needs a gritty, well-draining soil such as a cactus mix.

Fertilizer: Does not require regular fertilizing, but if you feel the need you can do a light feeding with a general houseplant fertilizer once a month.