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candy cane vine

Manettia luteorubra

Description:

Also, known as Firecracker Vine. The unusual blooms are bright orange, with red and yellow markings. Looks like pieces of candy corn. Candy Corn Vine will twines its way up a trellis or a fence. Pretty, dark green oval leaves. It is fast growing vine. Grows to about 8-10 feet if unpruned. Can be kept compact if trimmed. Candy Corn Vine (Manettia luteorubra) comes from the rain forests of South America. Does well with some mid-day shade. Can tolerate sun and shade. Very easy to grow.

Notes:

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Houston, Texas, USA

Lat: 29.76, Long: -95.38

Spotted on Jun 6, 2011
Submitted on Jun 6, 2011

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