Odontonema strictum, also known as Firespike, is a flowering plant native to central and south America.
The plant has attractive, glossy, dark green leaves that are lance-shaped and arranged in opposite pairs along the stem. The leaves can grow up to 1 foot in length and 2.5 inches in width. The stem is woody, and can grow up to 3 meters tall.
The flowers of Odontonema are its most distinctive feature. They grow in dense, upright spikes that can be up to a foot long, and are made up of small, tubular flowers that range in color from deep red to pink. The flowers are attractive to hummingbirds, making it a popular choice for wildlife gardens.
Odontonema is a hardy plant that prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11. It can be propagated through stem cuttings or by division.
Care of Odontonema strictum:
Shade to partial sun
temp. 35 to 95 degrees,
2 to 7 ft. tall
Allow well drained soil to become slightly dry before watering
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