🌿 Fire Spikes Plant (Odontonema strictum)
Brilliant Red Blooms | Butterfly Magnet | Low Maintenance
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✅ Product Type:
Well-rooted, healthy saplings ready for planting.
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🌸 Why Grow Fire Spikes?
Spectacular Bright Red Flowers that resemble blazing fire torches
Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds, and Bees – ideal for a pollinator garden
Blooms almost year-round in tropical climates
Great for borders, fences, and garden beds
Thrives in tropical and subtropical Indian weather
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🪴 Planting Instructions
Planting Spot: Choose a location with full sun to partial shade
Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
Spacing: Keep 1 meter distance between plants for healthy spread
Planting Depth: Ensure the root ball is just below the soil surface
Water after planting and mulch around the base
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🌱 Care Instructions
💧 Watering: Regular watering needed during dry spells. Avoid waterlogging.
✂️ Pruning: Prune occasionally to maintain shape and encourage more blooms
🐛 Pest Management: Generally pest-free; occasional aphid or spider mite may appear – use neem spray
🧴 Fertilizer: Organic compost or vermicompost every 40–60 days boosts flowering
🌿 Winter Care: In cooler regions, protect from frost
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💡 Extra Tips
Can also be grown in large pots or containers on terraces or balconies
Grows well with minimal care, perfect for beginners
Use as a focal garden plant for vibrant color year-round
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📦 What You’ll Receive:
Healthy live sapling (not seeds)
Carefully packed to avoid damage in transit
Instructions included for successful planting and care.
