Firespike

It is also recommended for landscapes infested with root knot nematode as it is more tolerate to damage than other ornamental plants. This plant for shade is absolutely gorgeous.

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Firespike

If you ve already got a successful planting bed in your yard then you know how to grow firespikes as they need no special care in the right environment. Firespike is one of my favorite plants in my garden even when it s not in bloom. Plants should be spaced 24 to 36 inches apart.

Part shade to full sun water soil requirements. Odontonema the toothedthreads. The look of the plant is a casual cottage garden style.

Firespike can be planted year round in florida and will tolerate a variety of soil conditions from slightly acidic to slightly alkaline and from sandy to loamy. And firespike s upright growth habit makes it a good fit in small or large yards. Fire spikes plant odontonema strictum 4 feet tall when mature with shiny dark green leaves of 7 to 8 inches.

Firespike odontonema strictum plant type. Read on to find out. Odontonema tubaeforme bertol kuntze firespike.

But firespike with its fire red late season blooms is a real gem. This plant also makes an excellent accent in a tropical garden bed. How much sun shade water and care does it need.

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