| Botanical name | Megaskepasma erythrochlamys |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Frost Sensitive Frost Sensitive – Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
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| Flowers | February March April This plant is covered with showy, wine-red sepals for a long period in autumn. |
| Common name(s) | Megas, Brazilian red-cloak |
| Origin | |
| Uses in landscape design | This is a spectacular shrub for warmer climates in Southern Africa. |
| Maintenance | This plant needs severe pruning in spring. |
Megaskepasma erythrochlamys (Megas, Brazilian red-cloak)
- Botanical name: Megaskepasma erythrochlamys
- Common name(s): Megas, Brazilian red-cloak
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
A spectacular shrub for warmer climates. It is covered with showy, wine-red sepals for a long period in autumn. Prune severely in spring.
This plant comes from the rainforests of Nicaragua, El Salvador, Venezuela, and Costa Rica.
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Megaskepasma erythrochlamys requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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February March April This plant is covered with showy, wine-red sepals for a long period in autumn. 
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