Candy Corn Manettia Plant

Candy Corn Manettia are produce exotic-looking, reddish-orange, yellow-tipped tubular flowers on a vining plant. It can easily be grown outdoors in hanging baskets, on small trellises and fences, or indoors as a houseplant. Outside it prefers well-drained, moist soil in a sunny location. Inside it prefers a south or west facing window. If you want a bushier plant, keep it trimmed back. Candy Corn Manettia luteorubra attracts hummingbirds.

Planting Instructions:

• - Plant in spring after the last frost date or in early summer

Soil Preparation:

• - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-6.5

Watering Specifics:

• - Water consistently to keep the soil evenly moist

Fertilizer Type:

• - Use a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every 2-3 weeks during the growing season

Pruning and Maintenance:

• - Pinch back young shoots to encourage bushier growth

Additional Pest Management:

• - Generally pest-resistant but monitor for spider mites and aphids
• - Treat infestations with insecticidal soap or neem oil as needed

Light Requirements:

• - Prefers full sun to partial shade

Temperature Tolerance:

• - Can be grown as an annual in cooler climates or as a perennial in warmer zones

Companion Plants for Manettia:

• - Clematis: These climbing plants share a love of trellises and complement Manettia's vibrant flowers
• - Lantana: These heat-loving plants attract pollinators and grow well in similar conditions
• - Mandevilla: Another climbing vine, Mandevilla pairs
• - Verbena: The sprawling habit of Verbena adds ground coverage