Petalidium coccineum (Kaoko Petalidium)

Petalidium coccineum (Kaoko Petalidium) green leaves on tall plant stems with thick foliage.
Petalidium coccineum (Kaoko Petalidium) showing upright stems with rounded green leaves reaching toward light.

Botanical name: Petalidium coccineum

Common name: Kaoko Petalidium

Family: Acanthaceae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryRed, crimson, vinous flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Petalidium coccineum is a species of a fast-growing shrub, up to 2.5 m in height, with red flowers and smooth, white bark. It is a sight to see with its showy, red, curved flowers and contrasting white stems, and is a colorful introduction to horticulture. It is very drought tolerant.


Petalidium coccineum (Kaoko Petalidium) plant with green leaves and a small yellow flower growing tall


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