Cavendishia sp. (Cavendishia)

Cavendishia sp. (Cavendishia) pink flower with green leaves, close up of tropical plant parts.
Cavendishia sp. (Cavendishia) pink flower nestled among glossy, elongated green leaves on a tropical plant.

Botanical name: Cavendishia sp.

Common name: Cavendishia

Family: Ericaceae

Origin: Central America, South America

USDA Zone: 9-10

Vine or creeper plantPlant form: Climbing or creeping vine
Semi-shadeSun exposure: Semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyEpiphyte plantWatering: Regular; epiphyte. Needs light, frequent misting or soaking to stay hydrated.
Pink flowersWhite, off-white flowersYellow, orange flowersFlower color: Pink; white and off-white; yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Cavendishia is a genus of about 100 species of woody perennial plants, many of which are epiphytic.

Species:

Cavendishia allenii

Cavendishia axillaris

Cavendishia bracteata

Cavendishia melastomoides

Cavendishia tarapotana

Unknown Cavendishia

Similar plants: Cavendishia sp. (Cavendishia)




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