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Guia de Cultivo para o Sul da Flórida
Requisitos de Luz
Requisitos de Água
Once established (12–18 months), Coral Creeper is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
Low to moderate water needs. Once established, tolerates dry periods. Water 1-2x per week during dry season; reduce during rainy season. Tolerates brief dry spells better than most shade groundcovers.
Solo e Fertilização
Fertilizer: Light balanced granular. Over-fertilization causes rank growth.
Schedule: February and September with light application of balanced slow-release.
Tolerância ao Sal
- Altura Madura
- 1–2 ft
- Largura Madura
- 2–4 ft
- Taxa de Crescimento
- moderate
- Demanda de Água
- 2/10
- Grau Florida
- Florida #1
- Custo Instalado
- $
- Zonas USDA
- 9b, 10a, 10b, 11
- Status FLEPPC
- None
- Classificação Iguana
- 6/10
Onde Comprar no Sul da Flórida
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Perguntas Frequentes
How fast does Coral Creeper grow in South Florida?
Coral Creeper has a moderate growth rate. In South Florida's warm, humid climate it typically establishes quickly with proper watering and fertilization.
Is Coral Creeper safe for pets?
Yes, Coral Creeper is considered pet-safe. No known toxicity.
How much water does Coral Creeper need in South Florida?
Low water needs (2/10). Once established (12–18 months), Coral Creeper is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
Can Coral Creeper tolerate salt air in South Florida?
Coral Creeper has low salt tolerance (3/10) and is not recommended near areas with significant salt air exposure.
Is Coral Creeper available in Miami-Dade County?
In Miami-Dade County, Coral Creeper is classified as: allowed. Allowed.
Disponibilidade por Município no Sul da Flórida
Miami-Dade County
Allowed. Non-restricted.
USDA Zone 10a–11. Tropical climate, year-round warmth and humidity.
Ver Guia do Município →Broward County
Allowed. Good choice for shaded Broward landscape beds.
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.
Ver Guia do Município →Palm Beach County
Allowed. Less commonly available in Palm Beach County nurseries.
USDA Zone 9b–10b. Transitional zone with occasional winter cold in north.
Ver Guia do Município →Collier County
Allowed. Limited availability in Collier County nurseries.
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.
Ver Guia do Município →Monroe County
Allowed. Low salt tolerance limits coastal Monroe use.
USDA Zone 11. Tropical maritime, highest salt exposure of all 5 counties.
Ver Guia do Município →Sempre verifique os requisitos atuais do condado antes da instalação.
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