Climbing Rātā (Metrosideros Colensoi) is a perennial vine in the Myrtaceae 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.
Metrosideros colensoi is a slender climbing vine or liana endemic to New Zealand, known for its clusters of pink or white flowers and its ability to form curtains of hanging branches on tree trunks or rock faces.
Climbing Rātā
Metrosideros Colensoi
Metrosideros colensoi is a slender climbing vine or liana endemic to New Zealand, known for its clusters of pink or white flowers and its ability to form curtains of hanging branches on tree trunks or rock faces.
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