Bomarea caldasii wet the peeling bark is attractive

the peeling bark is attractive

Teetering on the fence of large-shrub to small-tree for a descriptor

glaucous green foliage emerges then

dry soil is the order of the day

This 12-inch tall

Bomarea caldasii wet the peeling bark is attractiveUmbels of pendulous red orange flowers in late summer dangle from vining stems that grow from vigorous underground tuberous roots. In mild climates, flowers will persist until late winter. This beauty appreciates protection from the hot afternoon sun as well as the application of summer water. Plant in moderately well draining soil. A Central American native plant. Tuberous vine; mature size: 10 12 ft T Minimum temperature: 30 F