Holmskioldia sanguinea

Mandarins-hat, Chinese-hat Plant, Parasol Flower, Cup-and-Saucer Plant

Colour

Orange-red bracts with yellow flowers, although there are variations like the purple-flowered 'Purple Lantern'

Varieties

Message of the Flower

Curiosity

The Mother’s Comment

If we want to be exceptional, let it be through our qualities.

Colour

Shades of yellow, red, and lavender

Message of the Flower

Mental Curiosity

The Mother’s Comment

Should be strictly controlled so as not to be dangerous.

Colour

Lemon yellow

Message of the Flower

Physical Curiosity

The Mother’s Comment

Its value depends on its purpose.

Colour

Red

Family

Verbenaceae

Cultivars

Limited; primarily grown as species

Person who named the flower

Named after Danish botanist Johan Theodor Holmskiold by Martin Vahl

Flower Size

Flowers are small, but the surrounding bracts make the flower structure appear larger, about 1-2 inches across

Flower Texture

Smooth

Number of Petals

True flowers have a five-lobed corolla

Floral Symmetry

Bilaterally symmetrical

Fragrance of Flower

Little to no fragrance

Leaf Texture

Rough, slightly hairy

Leaf Arrangement

Opposite

Leaf Color

Green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Shrub or small tree

Life Cycle

Perennial in tropical climates; treated as an annual in temperate zones

Blooming Period

Late summer through fall; year-round in tropical climates

Climate

Tropical to subtropical

Water Requirements

Moderate; requires well-drained soil

Soil Type

Prefers fertile, well-drained soils

Temperature Ranges

Frost-sensitive; thrives in warmer temperatures

Sun or Shade

Full sun to partial shade

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Susceptible to spider mites and whiteflies under glass; generally pest-free outdoors in suitable climates

Pollinators

Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds

Habitat

Native to the Himalayas and East Africa; cultivated in tropical and subtropical gardens worldwide

Role in the Ecosystem

Ornamental use; provides nectar for pollinators

Ornamental

Highly valued for its decorative flowers and foliage

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Primarily used in landscaping and as container plants

Endangered Status

Not listed as endangered; widely cultivated

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