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Lapageria

Lapageria is an evergreen climbing plant reaching over 10 m high among shrubs and trees. The leaves are arranged alternately and are evergreen, leathery, lanceolate and feature three to seven prominent parallel veins. The flowers have six thick, waxy tepals which are red, spotted with white. The fruit is an elongated berry with a tough skin containing numerous small seeds about the size of a tomato seed, which are covered in an edible fleshy aril. This genus includes 1 species. It grows in forests in the southern part of Chile.

Scientific classification

Genus

Lapageria (Lapageria)

Family

Chilean bellflowers

Order

Lilies, supplejacks and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

15 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Species

Chilean bellflower Chilean bellflower 'Nash Court'Chilean bellflower 'Flesh Pink'

Care Guide for Lapageria

Every week

Water

Partial sun

Sunlight

15 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Lapageria thrives in humid environments, requiring consistent, moderate moisture without waterlogging. Water weekly to support lush growth, and mist regularly to mimic its natural humidity, making it an ideal evergreen for indoor ornamental use.

Propagation: Propagation of lapageria requires seed sowing or semi-hardwood cuttings in high humidity and dappled light with moist, well-draining soil. Use clean tools and rooting hormone for cuttings. Germination takes months; maintain consistent watering and humidity until roots develop.

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