Loasa triphylla var. volcanica
ELECTRIC SHOCK PLANT, CHILE NETTLE
Loasaceae

 
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Plant type: annual

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
1m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

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Dangers to touch: bark, bulb, fruit, green fruit, leaves, roots, sap, seeds, stems (all)

 
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Loasa triphylla var. volcanica
ELECTRIC SHOCK PLANT, CHILE NETTLE
Loasaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: annual

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
1m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

FEATURES

Flowers: white, yellow & red

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits cottage & mediterranean designs

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average



HAZARDS

Dangers to touch: bark, bulb, fruit, green fruit, leaves, roots, sap, seeds, stems (all)






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