Purple Firespike Live Plant – 5" Pot – Odontonema strictum

Purple Firespike (Odontonema strictum) is a tropical flowering plant known for its upright spikes of deep purple flowers and lush green foliage. It is well suited to warm-climate gardens, borders, tropical landscapes, and pollinator-friendly planting areas.

This live Purple Firespike is supplied in a 5-inch pot. It performs well in partial shade to full sun and prefers moderate watering with well-draining soil. In warm climates, it can provide seasonal color from late summer into winter and is attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies.

Plant Condition Disclosure:
Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:
You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• Plant: Purple Firespike (Odontonema strictum)
• Quantity: 1 live plant
• Pot Size: 5-inch pot
• Flower Color: Purple
• Light: Partial shade to full sun
• Water: Moderate; avoid allowing soil to remain excessively dry
• Growth Habit: Upright flowering shrub
• Climate: Tropical and warm-climate growing
• Pollinator Friendly: Flowers are attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies
• Outdoor Use: Suitable for borders, tropical gardens, and landscape planting

🧾 MATERIALS:
1 live Purple Firespike plant, 5-inch pot

📋 ATTRIBUTES:
Common Name: Purple Firespike
Scientific Name: Odontonema strictum
Plant Type: Flowering perennial/shrub
Life Cycle: Perennial in suitable warm climates
Flower/Fruit Color: Purple
Sunlight: Partial shade to full sun
Soil: Well-draining soil
Water: Moderate
USDA Zone: 9–11

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for Purple Firespike?
Purple Firespike is best suited to USDA Zones 9–11. In colder climates, it may require seasonal protection.

2. Does Purple Firespike need full sun?
It can grow in partial shade to full sun. Providing adequate light supports flowering while partial shade can be useful in hot climates.

3. How much water does Purple Firespike need?
It prefers moderate watering and performs best when grown in well-draining soil.

4. What is the growth habit of Purple Firespike?
Purple Firespike has an upright, branching growth habit with prominent flowering spikes.

5. Can Purple Firespike be grown in a container?
Yes. It can be grown in a suitable outdoor container, particularly where winter temperatures are too cold for year-round outdoor growth.