Nautilocalyx lynchii. This species will grows to a height of 60cm with glossy dark green or reddish purple fleshy, puckered leaves, The flowers are tubular cream and red flowers marked with purple flecks on the inner surface.
Perennial, Evergreen
Colombia
Grown for their flowers and foliage.
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They are intolerant of frost but otherwise easily grown in humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil in partial-shade. You can propagate from seed, layers or cuttings.
You can propagate from seed in the spring, layers or cuttings in the summer.
Prone to mealy bugs and tarsonemid mites.
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