Enhance your garden and floral arrangements with Pyrostegia Venusta Calathea, an heirloom flowering plant known for its vibrant, cascading blooms and striking foliage. These seeds grow into hardy, low-maintenance plants ideal for garden beds, borders, trellises, and containers. Perfect for home gardeners seeking ornamental plants that also serve as excellent cut flowers for bouquets and displays.
Features & Specifications:
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Plant Type: Pyrostegia Venusta Calathea (Heirloom Flower)
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Seed Type: Non-GMO, high germination
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Growth Habit: Climbing or trailing perennial
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Height: 2–5 meters (mature plant with support)
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Flower Color: Bright orange to reddish-orange tubular flowers
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Blooming Season: Late winter through spring
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Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter
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Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil moist but avoid waterlogging
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Maintenance: Low; minimal pruning required
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Uses: Ideal for cut flowers, trellises, borders, and ornamental displays
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Seed Preparation: Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours to improve germination.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep in seed-starting mix or garden soil.
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Temperature: Maintain 22–28°C for optimal germination.
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Watering: Keep soil lightly moist until seedlings establish.
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Germination Time: 2–4 weeks depending on conditions.
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Transplanting: Once seedlings have 2–3 true leaves, transplant into garden beds, borders, or containers with support spaced 50–70 cm apart.
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Care: Provide support for climbing; remove spent flowers to encourage continued blooming.