hildegardia
Hildegardia barteri
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Hardiness Zone:
12
Flowers:
Orange-red Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
High
watering
For Hildegardia (Hildegardia barteri), water once a week during the growing season, and every 2 weeks during the winter. When watering, add enough water so that the soil is moist but not soggy. During dry periods, water slowly and deeply. Check the soil by poking your fingers an inch below the surface; if the soil is still damp, skip a week of watering. Water in the morning to allow the plant time to absorb the moisture before the night time temperatures drop.
sunlight
Hildegardia barteri is a plant species native to Sub-Saharan Africa. This sun-loving species requires full sunlight for approximately 8-10 hours each day in order to grow and thrive. It is best to position Hildegardia barteri in an area which receives direct sunlight from sunrise to mid-afternoon and filtered shade for the remainder of the day. In areas where direct strong sunlight is not available, such as in more northern or temperate climates, supplemental lighting or heaters may be necessary in order to provide the requisite sunlight for healthy growth.
pruning
Hildegardia (Hildegardia barteri) should be pruned when needed, with the main pruning season being during the late winter/spring months. During the main pruning period, any shoots or branches that are dead, diseased, or damaged should be removed. To maintain the shape of the plant, any new, vigorous shoots should also be cut back, keeping in mind that cutting back too much can reduce the plant's bloom. Lastly, to keep dense foliage, branches that have been around for more than 2 years should be pruned.
