Pearcea hypocyrtiflora (Pearcea)

Pearcea hypocyrtiflora (Pearcea) flower with dense orange fuzz attached to a thin green stem.

Botanical names: Pearcea hypocyrtiflora, Gloxinia hypocyrtiflora

Common name: Pearcea

Origin: Ecuador

USDA Zone: 9-10

Plant form: Small

Mature height: 2-5 ft

Sun exposure: Semi-shade; shade

Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.

Watering: Regular

Flower color: Yellow, orange

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

Foliage color: Ornamental foliage

It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Pearcea hypocyrtiflora (Pearcea) orange fuzzy flower next to broad green leaves with white veins.

Pearcea hypocyrtiflora (Pearcea) orange flower with textured dark green leaves and white veining.

Pearcea hypocyrtiflora (Pearcea) orange fuzzy flower nestled among deep green leaves with visible white veins.

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