Orange Geiger
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Foliage: |
The large,
seven-inch-long, stiff, dark green leaves are rough and hairy, feeling much
like sandpaper. |
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Flowers: |
The very
showy tubular orange flowers are up to 1½ inches in diameter (4 cm). It
produces tight clusters of bright orange-red flowers through most of the
year. |
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Light: |
The plant
needs to be grown in full sun. |
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Soil: |
It grows well
in places where soil is a problem. |
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Humidity: |
The plant is
drought tolerant. |
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Watering: |
The roots are
very susceptible to rot; therefore watering should be done only when needed. |
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It is a pest
free plant except for occasional attacks from scales. |
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Growth
habit: |
It is a rapid
growing plant which can reach up to heights of 15-20 feet. |
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Fertilizing: |
Do not fertilize
until 6 months after planting. |
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Pruning: |
The plant
needs pruning to develop a strong structure. However you need to wait for a
year, after planting, before pruning. |