Is Brazilian Red Cloak safe for pets?

Yes, Brazilian Red Cloak (Megaskepasma Erythrochlamys) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Brazilian Red Cloak easy to care for?

Brazilian Red Cloak has a medium care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Brazilian Red Cloak grow indoors?

Brazilian Red Cloak is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Brazilian Red Cloak (Megaskepasma Erythrochlamys) 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.

Megaskepasma erythrochlamys is a free-branching, upright tropical shrub known for its large, showy red bracts that cloak small white flowers.

Last updated: February 2026

Brazilian Red Cloak

Megaskepasma Erythrochlamys

Megaskepasma erythrochlamys is a free-branching, upright tropical shrub known for its large, showy red bracts that cloak small white flowers.

Quick Facts

Type

shrub

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Moderate

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

9-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

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Child Safe

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Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, well-drained

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:specimen, screen, ornamental

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Brazilian Red Cloak

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Prune

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Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Acanthaceae

Genus:Megaskepasma