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Brazilian Red-Cloak

Also known as

Megaskepasma and Brazilian red-cloak

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Megaskepasma erythrochlamys

Genus

Megaskepasma

Family

Acanthaceae

Order

Lamiales

How to care for Brazilian Red-Cloak

💦 Water

How often to water your Brazilian Red-Cloak

Brazilian Red-Cloak needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Brazilian Red-Cloak in your home

Brazilian Red-Cloak love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Brazilian Red-Cloak does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Brazilian Red-Cloak in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Brazilian Red-Cloak

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Brazilian Red-Cloak: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Brazilian Red-Cloak after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Brazilian Red-Cloak is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

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💦 Water Needs

Brazilian Red-Cloak prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Brazilian Red-Cloak Water Frequency →

Brazilian Red-Cloak Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Brazilian Red-Cloak requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Brazilian Red-Cloak Light Requirements →

Brazilian Red-Cloak Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Brazilian Red-Cloak is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Brazilian Red-Cloak will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Brazilian Red-Cloak Lifecycle →

Brazilian Red-Cloak Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Brazilian Red-Cloak →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Brazilian Red-Cloak can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9b-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Brazilian Red-Cloak Temperature Tolerance →

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🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Brazilian Red-Cloak, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.