Subgenus: Decaloba, Supersection: Decaloba, Section: Xerogona. fuzzy, bat-wing leaves with slight variegation and white 2" flowers with a pinkish blush in the center. Very showy capsular, bright red fruit give it its name. Suitable for growing and blooming on a windowsill or in a hanging basket. Food plant for Heleconius erato. Tolerates heat well. Minimum temp: 40 degrees F. Photo: Mark Stratton.
Description
Subgenus: Decaloba, Supersection: Decaloba, Section: Xerogona. fuzzy, bat-wing leaves with slight variegation and white 2" flowers with a pinkish blush in the center. Very showy capsular, bright red fruit give it its name. Suitable for growing and blooming on a windowsill or in a hanging basket. Food plant for Heleconius erato. Tolerates heat well. Minimum temp: 40 degrees F. Photo: Mark Stratton.