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This evergreen creeper, native to America, grows to a h eight of
about 6 ft (1.8 m).
The attractive, felted, bronze leaves have silver veins.
This plant intermittently produces tubular, scarlet flowers with
yellow centers.
The cultivar Mosaica has dark, almost black leaves with an embossed
appearance.
Cultivation: Plant in indirect light.
Poor light may result in few flowers.
They require constant warmth and humidity, so are well suited to a
sunny bathroom or glassed area.
Keep moist at all times, but take care not to over-water as it leads
to rotting.
Pinch back stems after flowering to encourage branching, and repot
every year . Propagate by laying runners in compost, from cuttings
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