Very cold sensitive but likes high humidity, per web. Who on GW is growing this successfully? Looks stunning!

Grows great in bright shade but is very susceptible to nematodes in our sandy soil. Usually only lasts a few years before declining.

I love this plant. I've had it for a year and a half or so and it's in a pot. Trimmed it back about two months ago because it got leggy, and it's alrealy putting out many bracts/blooms. I find it very easy and adaptable. I've had mine in bright shade to several hours of direct sun, with slowly adapting it. Right now it's in filtered light with some morning direct sun and doing well. I don't know why this plant isn't offered more. It's very cool. I'm so glad Eric mentioned the nematodes. I was thinking of putting cuttings in ground. Thanks, Eric 242. By the way, the photo below was from last winter. I live in borderline 9b/10a and it did not miss a beat outside in a pot.

Eric, since it does ok for a few years then declines because of nematodes...is it possible to “revitalize” the Plant by taking cuttings, rooting them and then planting them out. I m thinking along the lines of staggered growth so that when the nematodes grow big on one plant and kill it off, there’s an understeady waiting in the wings (but since less time in the ground...less nematodes damage)?

I have this too and just put it in the ground. I think I'll put it back in the pot :) It blooms non-stop and is a pretty and very unusual plant.

"Only lasts a few years"...ha! the story of my garden - pots and plantings! This plant would be right at home in my constantly evolving landscape.

Yup @irma. Living in Florida… The things that live more than a couple of years tend to be very aggressive and take over anyway ;)

Yes, taking cuttings and keeping backups will work. They root easily.

I think adding lots of organic matter to the soil helps with the nematodes. They like the sand.

Thanks everyone. Now I REALLY want one!