red-hot poker
Kniphofia uvaria 'Echo Mango'
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Seed Propagation,Cutting,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
6 - 9
Flowers:
Orange-yellow Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Red-hot Pokers should receive 1 to 2 inches of water per week, either from rainfall or through irrigation. Water thoroughly when the soil is dry to a depth of 3-4 inches and allow the surface of the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Avoid constantly moist or wet soil, as Red-hot Pokers prefer well draining soils. During the hottest days, an extra watering may be necessary. It's best to water in the morning rather than the evening to give the soil a chance to dry before nightfall.
sunlight
Red-hot Poker (Kniphofia uvaria 'Echo Mango') requires full sunlight for optimal growth.In the spring and summer months, they should receive 8 to 10 hours of direct sunlight each day. For best results, plant them in a sunny area with plenty of air circulation. In the winter, the plants may need a little less sunlight. They should receive at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight during the day, and they benefit from supplemental light from indoor grow lights or exposure to bright light from a south-facing window.
pruning
Red-hot poker (Kniphofia uvaria 'Echo Mango') should be pruned in the spring, after any danger of frost has passed, usually in April or May. Pruning should be done by first cutting the plant back by about 1-third or more at the origins, which means at soil level. You can also remove any of the wilted or dead flower stalks when pruning, as this encourages more flowering. Lastly, pruning back the foliage will help to increase flowering of the plant and yearly pruning can also reduce the size of the plant.
