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This epiphytic plant has succulent sectioned leaves that curve downwards and produce fuchsia-like flowers at the ends. Flower colours include red, pink, purple, yellow, orange and white. They are indigenous to areas of tropical southeast Brazil where they grow under the canopy of trees in humid, wet conditions. To give them the best, they need similar conditions like in the dappled shade of a tree, on a patio or in a bright room indoors. To care for them give them the following:
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A Touch of Class
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Big deal GLADIOLI
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COREOPSIS 'UpTick'
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