Pavonia multiflora (Brazilian candles)

Pavonia multiflora (Brazilian candles) with vibrant pink flower bracts nestled among dark green textured leaves.

Botanical names: Pavonia multiflora, Triplochlamys multifora

Common name: Brazilian candles

Family: Malvaceae

Origin: Brazil

USDA Zone: 9-11

Plant form: Large bush

Mature height: 5-10 ft

Sun exposure: Semi-shade; shade

Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.

Watering: Regular

Flower color: Pink; blue, lavender, purple; red, crimson, vinous

Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

One of our most interesting shrubs. A vertical grower with green leaves and unusual dark pink and purple upright flowers with blue stamens that look like they are not fully opened. Flowers cover the whole plant sometimes. This plant excudes on stems and leaves, and after the liquid dries out, it leaves very attractive chrystals, shining in the sunlight. Prefers filtered light and high air humidity. Very cold sensitive plant.

Pavonia x gledhillii is a 19th Century hybrid of Pavonia makoyana and Pavonia multiflora.

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2710 Pavonia multiflora - Brazilian Candles

Brazilian candles. One of our most interesting shrubs. A vertical grower with green leaves and unusual dark pink and purple upright flowers with blue stamens that look like they are not fully opened. Flowers cover the whole plant sometimes. This plant excudes on stems and leaves, and after the liquid dries out, it leaves very attractive crystals, shining in the sunlight.

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Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster

Grown in

6"/1 gal pot

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