- One plant is a ground cover, the other a climbing plant
- Which location does Rhodochiton atrosanguineus prefer?
- How to care for Rhodochiton atrosanguineus?
You know the purple bell? Are you sure you really know it? There are two plants called purple bells. While one plant is a perennial ground cover, the other is a pretty climbing plant…
The climbing plant Rhodochiton atrosanguinea is also called purple bells
One plant is a ground cover, the other a climbing plant
Both plants could hardly be more different. Check out this summary of their features compared!
| Heuchera sanguinea | Rhodochiton atrosanguineus | |
|---|---|---|
| plant family | saxifrages | plantain family |
| growth | ground covering | swallowing |
| leaves | palmate, often patterned | heart-shaped, juicy green |
| heyday | May to July | July to August |
| flower color | white, pink or purple | black red and purple |
| lifespan | perennial | annual |
| particularities | evergreen | exotic looking |
| origin | North America | Mexico |
| location | penumbra | Sun |
The purple bell Rhodochiton atrosanguineus is also known under the names rose cup, rose coat, purple bell wine or monkey swing. In contrast to its namesake, it convinces more with its flowers than with its strikingly colored, evergreen foliage. It is preferably planted in buckets because it is not hardy in this country.
Which location does Rhodochiton atrosanguineus prefer?
In contrast to the Heuchera, which prefers a partially shaded location, Rhodochiton atrosanguineus needs full sun. It should be in a protected location. Otherwise, this climbing plant could fall quickly. Well suited for them are house walls to which a trellis is attached. But traffic lights, for example on the balcony, are also excellent.
How to care for Rhodochiton atrosanguineus?
While the Heuchera depends on a lot of moisture when it comes to care, Rhodochiton atrosanguineus also tolerates short-term drought. Nevertheless, it is advisable to pour plenty of water in summer.
Regular fertilization is also crucial in terms of care and especially for a rich bloom. Fertilize every 2 weeks in summer. After the flowering season, autumn approaches. Since the plant does not tolerate frost, it must be placed indoors in a bright place with a temperature of around 15 °C. A pruning is recommended beforehand.
tips
If you cannot overwinter Rhodochiton atrosanguineus, there is no problem re-seeding the plant next spring.