Manettia luteorubra

Also Known As

Manettia bicolor
Manettia inflata
Manettia luteo-rubra
Brazilian Firecracker Vine
Candy Corn Vine
Cigar Flower

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6'-12'
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

10a-11

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Manettia luteorubra plant details

Manettia luteorubra is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and winter orange and red flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Manettia luteorubra

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: rubiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in fall, spring and winter
Uses: container plant, houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Manettia luteorubra

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Firecracker Vine is a superb plant to brighten the dark winter days with its colorful scarlet flowers that are tipped with yellow and resemble small, lit firecrackers. Blooming from fall through spring, it provides more than 6 months of continuous enjoyment. So add a little water and sun and let the fireworks begin!

By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

Manettia inflata, known as the Firecracker Vine, Brazilian Firecracker, Candy Corn plant. A twining herb with thread-like stems, fleshy green ovate leaves, producing tubular flask like waxy flowers from the axils. Vivid yellow and scarlet orange flowers resembling candy corn. We grow and ship in 4" pots

By: Accents for Home and Garden

A profusion of yellow tipped, red-orange cigar-shaped flowers are borne throughout the year on this dainty tropical twining vine. Very easy to grow and small enough to grow in a hanging basket or 6' fence.