brazilian red cloak
Megaskepasma erythrochlamys
USDA zones10 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size6 to 8 feet tall6 to 8 feet wide
- Bloom color
- White with showy red bracts
Notes
Brazilian red cloak (Megaskepasma erythrochlamys) is an evergreen shrub for borders, screens, and tropical gardens. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 10 and warmer, down to about 30°F (-1°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It reaches 6 to 8 feet tall and wide. White flowers peek out from showy red bracts.
Pairs well with Mexican heather, Flame lily, Mandevilla, and Century plant.
Native range
Venezuela.