Hummingbird Plant (Dicliptera Cernua) is a perennial shrub in the Acanthaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Dicliptera cernua is a scrambling subshrub or shrub native to southern Mozambique to South Africa, known for its slender stems and vibrant tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds.
Hummingbird Plant
Dicliptera Cernua
Dicliptera cernua is a scrambling subshrub or shrub native to southern Mozambique to South Africa, known for its slender stems and vibrant tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds.
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