ʻōhiʻa Lehua (Metrosideros Collina) is a perennial shrub in the Myrtaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-12. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.

Metrosideros collina is a species of flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family, native to French Polynesia and the Cook Islands. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree known for its bright red flowers.

ʻōhiʻa Lehua

ʻōhiʻa Lehua

Metrosideros Collina

Metrosideros collina is a species of flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family, native to French Polynesia and the Cook Islands. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree known for its bright red flowers.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
9-12

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, gravelly
Indoor:Yes
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:ornamental, pollinator attractor, hedge, specimen plant

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for ʻōhiʻa Lehua

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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:Myrtaceae
Genus:Metrosideros