The common name Many Flowers is an accurate one for Pavonia multiflora, as this semi-tropical blooming shrub is nearly always in bloom with colorful, unique, and unusual flowers. The quick-growing plant requires only minimal care and is highly versatile. It can be grown in full sun to light shade, and adapts readily as a houseplant. Bright green pointed oval leaves with slightly prominent veins grace an upright, open-growing, soft-stemmed bush that matures about 4-6 feet.
The flowers begin as dark cylindrical spears caged in bright red bracts that slowly peel back to reveal a bright purple, slightly fuzzy spike lined with lighter lavender stamens along one side, and topped with long ruby red-tipped pistils. The spikes are encased by a vertical skirt of small, very dark, almost black, purple petals that are held in slightly lighter colored, pointed petal-like sepals. The association with the other common name of Brazilian Candle is easy to see.
The quick-growing plant requires only minimal care and is highly versatile. It can be grown in full sun to light shade, and adapts readily as a houseplant.
Care: When mature, plant in fertile, well-draining soil or potting media in full sun to light shade. Water as needed to maintain consistent soil moisture, but avoid overwatering. Overly saturated plants will become spotted, weak, thin, and fail to flower as expected. Feed a good quality, slow-release, bloom-boosting fertilizer with the initial planting and annually in spring thereafter. Prune after flowering to control size and shape.
Indoor Growing: Brazilian Candles can be grown indoors, but modifications such as higher temperatures and/or supplemental lighting may be necessary for flowering indoors.
Climate: It is a tropical plant and is recommended for growing in USDA Zones 9, 10, and 11. Protection from cold temperatures is required in all zones for the longest life, best appearance, and earliest flowering. Note that Zone recommendations are based on average temperatures and do not take factors such as humidity, rainfall, or day/night temperature variations into consideration. Every growing environment has unique challenges.
Condition: This product is one (1) young, starter-sized plant intended for a gardener to grow to its mature size. You may expect a starter-size plant to be well-rooted, have a root zone of approximately 4 inches in diameter, be a minimum of about 6 to 8 inches tall, and have no blooms or buds on arrival. It may be shipped with or without a pot, as appropriate.
Plants are guaranteed to arrive in healthy, viable condition. This warranty is contingent upon the Seller receiving prompt notification of any issues or concerns with the plant\'s condition or appearance.
This notification must be received within 24 hours of delivery and include in-focus photos that clearly show the plant issue, shipping box, and address label. No other additional, extended, or long-term warranty is expressed or implied.
- Brand: Emerald Goddess Gardens
- Common Name: Brazilian Candle Many Flowers
- Bloom Form: Unique to the species
- Mature Size: 2 to 4 feet
- Fragrance: None
- Suggested Uses: Houseplant, Shade Garden, Mixed Perennials, Mass Plant, Potted P
- House Plant Adapative: Yes but may require supplemental lighting
- Country of Origin: USA
- Limited Conditional Warranty: Healthy Arrival
- Extended Long Term Warranty: None
- Manufacturer:Emerald Goddess Gardens tm
- Climate: Tropical
- Color: Red Purple
- Special Features: Unique Unusual Flowers Prolific Perpetual Bloomer
- Species: Pavonia multiflorum
- Sunlight: Full sun to light shade
- USDA Hardiness Zone: 9, 10, 11
- Watering: Moderate
