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HoffmanniaFamily: Rubiaceae.
| Hoffmannia refulgens Hemsl. |
Common name(s): Strawberry Splash, Taffeta Plant |
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Genus of about 100 species of mostly shrubs and herbs from Guatemala and Mexico.
The name honors the 18th/19th century Swedish professor of Botany, Georg Franz Hoffman. The leaves are dark velvety green above and purple-red beneath and are about 1 foot long and up to 3 inches wide. The flowers are star-shaped, yellow with red spot, appearing in clusters along the stems. The flowers are not especially showy. |
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| Growing conditions |
Watering and misting |
Propagation |
| Average warmth, 60-85°F (16-29°C) - minimum 60 F in winter. Well-lit but away from direct sunlight. |
Keep compost moist at all times from spring to autumn - water moderately in winter. Sponge leaves occasionally. |
Take stem cuttings in spring or divide plant. |
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