Here in Louisiana zone 8b, Calidora usually freezes to the ground every winter, resulting in a slightly smaller stature than it would attain in its natural tropical climate.
Last winter was mild and my tropical plants are beautiful. This plant is in full sun. I believe the stems would lengthen and the leaves would broaden if it were in shade, resulting in a plant height of 10 to 12 foot. It is now 8 to 9 foot.
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| Spring after winter low of 25° for 8 hours froze them back to the insulated lower stump. |
