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Macleania coccoloboides 4" pot

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 Bright red, bell-shaped flowers bloom freely throughout the year on this attractive tropical blueberry, It is a high elevation plant that won't tolerate excessive summer heat.  A very distinctive statement plant, it develops an attractive caudex and looks amazing in a large pot or hanging basket with its long, whippy branches and pendulous flowers.  Edible berries, but not known for their flavor.

Ericaceae

Care & Hardiness: 

Light: Part shade/Full shade

Water: Moist, but make sure that it isn't sitting in water.  Likes light, well-drained soil whether it is in the ground or grown in a pot.

Soil: Light mix with plenty of organic matter

Fertilizer: Slow release fertilizer for acid-loving plants (such as is sold for Rhododendrons)

Hardiness: USDA Zone 10.  Likes mild, cool summers, so it won't grow well in areas with very hot weather in the summer.  Can tolerate a mild frost.




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