Erythrochiton brasiliensis (10″ pot on request)

Description This is an unusual upright shrub for filtered light. It is a slow grower, but it will eventually reach around 6′ tall. The leaves remain on the top of the stems only (much like a palm tree) and the flowers shoot from the foliage. Erythochiton blooms most of the year. The flowers are white, emerging from showy reddish/orange bracts. It is quite attractive. The plant itself is narrow, good for tight spaces, and quite elegant. Very good as a potted plant. Freezing temperatures should be avoided. This is a rarely offered tropical plant. FAMILY : Rutaceae ORIGIN : South America TYPE/USES : grows well in a planter MATURE SIZE : eventually 6′ tall, more or less GROWTH RATE : slow LIGHT REQUIREMENTS : filtered light to partial sun WATER REQUIREMENTS : average MIN. TEMP. : low 30’s for a short period of time FLOWER : most of the year or during warm weather