Colletia paradoxa (Anchor Plant)

Colletia paradoxa (Anchor Plant) with pointed stems and clusters of tiny white flowers on plant

Botanical names: Colletia paradoxa, Colletia cruciata

Common name: Anchor Plant

Origin: South America

USDA Zone: 9-10

Plant form: Large bush

Mature height: 5-10 ft

Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade

Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.

Watering: Regular; moderate

Flower color: White and off-white

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

Thorns: Thorny or spiny

Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Colletia paradoxa (Anchor Plant) branch with flattened, triangular, green stems reaching toward the light.

Colletia paradoxa (Anchor Plant) showing unique triangular stems with small white flowers along the edges

Colletia paradoxa (Anchor Plant) with white flower growing on unique triangular dark green thorny stems.

Colletia paradoxa (Anchor Plant) branches covered in thick triangle shaped green spikes and sharp edges

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