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Mexican Flame Vine 'Sao Paulo' - S1
Mexican Flame Vine 'Sao Paulo' - S1
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Mexican Flame Vine 'Sao Paulo'

Senecio confusus
Vivid scarlet daisy flowers with centers of gold grace this tropical vine. The 2" flowers bloom from spring to fall, with flashes of flame-red scattered on top of the toothed, glossy-green leaves. Beautiful in a basket, or large container, where it can show off its cascading stems and brilliant flowers.
SKU #P3160
$8.95
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Pot: 3.5" h x 2.63" w (9.5 fl oz)
Lifecycle
Annual
Annual Hardiness
Half Hardy Annual
Mature Size
6-10' trailing
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Regular, moist, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Red orange with fluffy centers
Features
Great for containers
Attracts Butterfly
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last frost.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Mexican flame vine Sao Paulo is a deep orange-red selection of this rare tropical Senecio. A fantastic addition to butterfly gardens, hanging baskets, and large containers, it also can be trained to climb by tieing to supports. Pinch back tips early in the season to encourage a fuller plant. A short-day bloomer that can be overwintered indoors in a sunny window.
Final Spacing:
1-2'
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
About 1" per week is plenty
Soil pH:
Not particular about pH
Fertilizer:
Mix in about an inch or two of compost prior to planting if soil
Diseases & Pests:
No major problems.