SEMI SHADY MOIST              LAPAGERIA ROSEA          GENUS LILIACEA
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 CLIMBER 180cm or More     EVERGREEN     PEAT COMPOST    FLOWERS Red
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 Although this is not usually considered as a house plant,it just had to be
 mentioned because of its great beauty.The drawback,is,you have to grow it
 from seed,for adult plants cannot be moved from pot to pot,they resent
 this treatment profoundly.
   Growing from seed is not difficult,but the seed must be fresh and not
 dried out.Pre-germinated seeds can be bought and these are to be
preferred.Patience is required,as the seedlings do not seem to grow much in
the early stages.Start the seedlings off in the pot they will stay in as
adults,this should be about a 12 inch size.Keep moist at all times with 
gentle spraying and feeding.Canes can be inserted at the sides of the pot 
as the plants begin to climb.Plants should flower at 2 years,sometimes 
earlier.
               The plant prefers an acid peaty compost,so choose one of
 the ericaceous composts or use pure peat.Dont forget to feed as the plant 
 grows, with phostrogen or similar food.The plant should flower naturally
 as it matures.This is usually around autunm time or later and can look
 wonderful around Christmas time.I use the green plastic coated metal
 stakes to let the plant climb,as these are permanent and dont rot at soil 
 level.One plant per 12 inch pot is recommended.It will look lost for a 
 while but in the long term it will be glorious....SEE PICTURE