Tropical Spider
Colors
PurplePink
Description
This cultivar has jasmine and lavender scent. It is difficult to root, taking a very long time.
Bloom
Sets seed.
Fragrance
Like jasmine and lavender.
Cultivation Tips
Takes forever to root.
Provenance
From 1 stop.
Also Known As
AkaleiakaPink SpiderakaWilliams Rainbowaka
Details
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
Yes
Anecdotal Notes
Diana
From 1 stop. Takes forever to root. The scent is like jasmine and lavender. Sets seed.
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