Dorotheanthus, 6.5in Hanging Basket, Variegated

Dorotheanthus, 6.5in Hanging Basket, VariegatedThe 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. This plant has a representative product photo and the item you will receive may not be exactly as shown. Attributes Type: Tropical Height: 6in 10in Spread: 20in 24in Light: Direct or Bright

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. 

This plant has a representative product photo and the item you will receive may not be exactly as shown.

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 than 10°C. 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.