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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 24 to 36 or 48 inches
Plant Spread: 12 to 18 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Deciduous
Other: Burgundy red to purple, prominently veined in shades of medium pink.
Fruiting Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Groundcover
Suitable as Annual
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Days to germinate: 4 to 8 weeks
Depth to plant seed: Sow atop moist potting medium.
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Conservation status: Least Concern (LC)

Conservation status:
Conservation status: Least Concern
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Common names
  • Red Butterfly Wing
  • Mariposa

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Location: indoors Toronto, Ontario
Date: 2016-10-13
This tropical plant is easy to grow.  Plant with unique pretty fo
Location: Seguin, TX
Date: 2024-05-04
Location: indoors Toronto, Ontario
Date: 2020-04-18
Red Butterfly Wing (Christia vespertilionis) seedling.

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