Gunnera manicata - Dinosaur plant (Square pot 7x7x8 cm)

Imposing herbaceous plant that can reach two and a half meters in height. It produces large leaves up to 3 meters wide, gathered in majestic tufts. The flowers are much less showy and smaller in size. They appear gathered in panicle inflorescences and are reddish in color.

Pedoclimatic needs

It adapts to any type of soil, preferring moist and fertile ones. It likes sunny or partial shade exposure. In the summer season it benefits from regular watering. Partially rustic plant, it tolerates minimum temperatures of up to -2°/-4°C for short periods. In regions with harsh climates, during the winter the leaves dry but the base of the plant remains vital, from which new leaves and flowers emerge in the hot season.

Botanical Information

Botanical Name: Gunnera manicata

Family: Gunneraceae