

Brazilian Red-Cloak
Also known as
Megaskepasma and Brazilian red-cloak
Taxonomy
Megaskepasma erythrochlamys
Megaskepasma
Acanthaceae
Lamiales

How to care for Brazilian Red-Cloak

How often to water your Brazilian Red-Cloak

every 9
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

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

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 🏡.

How to fertilize Brazilian Red-Cloak

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.

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
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.
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 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
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.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Brazilian Red-Cloak can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Brazilian Red-Cloak
Brazilian Red-Cloak
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
