How much sunlight does my Brazilian Red-Cloak need?

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 🏡.

What is the growth pattern for Brazilian Red-Cloak?

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.

Can Brazilian Red-Cloak be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Brazilian Red-Cloak can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-11b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Brazilian Red-Cloak

Q: Is Brazilian Red-Cloak easy to care for?

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!

Q: How often should I water my Brazilian Red-Cloak?

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.

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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Brazilian Red-Cloak in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Brazilian Red-Cloak: 1ft from a window

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.

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!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors