Brazilian red cloak
Megaskepasma erythrochlamys
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Frequent
Propagation:
Stem Propagation,Air Layering Propagation,Division,Root Cutting
Hardiness Zone:
10 - 11
Flowers:
White with showy red bracts Flowers
Sun:
full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Tropical:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Brazilian red cloak plants need to be watered well to keep them happy and healthy. Water the plant thoroughly about twice a week, allowing the water to completely soak the soil. Make sure to not over-water your plant; let the soil dry out a bit between waterings. During the hottest months of the summer, it may need to be watered more often. Try to water it in the morning if possible and avoid getting water on the leaves, as it could cause spotting. Make sure the container is well-drained and never let the roots sit in standing water.
sunlight
Brazilian Red Cloak (Megaskepasma erythrochlamys) requires about 5 to 6 hours of direct sunlight every day for optimal growth. It also appreciates some early morning or late evening indirect sunlight, in order to capitalize on any light available. This is especially true during the hotter months when plantation should be done in an airy, bright spot. Also, during winter, positioning your plant in direct sun can assist in more growth and darker color intensity.
pruning
When it comes to pruning Brazilian red cloak, you want to prune it lightly only once or twice a year. Generally, you should prune in the late winter or early spring when it is still recovering from its dormant period. Make sure to only prune small amounts (5-10%) of the plant's foliage. You also want to make sure you are not cutting back any of the main stems of the plant or any of the branches that are flowering as this may damage the growth of the Brazilian red cloak.
