Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Plant Height: | 6-12 inches |
Plant Spread: | 8-12 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink Red Other: Coloration is variable and may be pinkish with red splotches, greenish with red splotches, or creamy-white with red splotches. The peristome (lip) is brownish-red to red in color. |
Bloom Size: | 4"-5" 5"-6" 6"-12" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Terrariums |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Dioecious Carnivorous |