Italian Ventricosa
The plant that first put us on the map, the Italian Ventricosa is a Santa Cruz Nursery exclusive. Native to South Africa, this showy plant with bonsai-like green foliage prefers everything in moderation. Fills with a bounty of bright pink blooms just in time for Mothers Day.
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1 ½ feet to 3 ½ feet. Spreads 20 to 30 inches.
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Plant outdoors in the garden in USDA Zones 10–11 or display indoors. In climates suitable for planting outdoors, it can be grown in a container and moved to avoid extreme hot or cold conditions.
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Full sun in moderate coastal climates. Partial sun in warmer climates.
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55℉ to 80℉ but will tolerate down to 30℉. This plant is considered a perennial in moderate climates only.
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Excellent drainage and acid soil. Heavy clay soil is usually fatal. No standing water on roots. Avoid drying in pots.
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Give light feeding of acid plant food in early spring.
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Available late April through May, our Italian Ventricosa comes potted and wrapped in decorative paper. See catalogue for complete product listing including size, quantities, availability and UPCs.