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Guia de Cultivo para o Sul da Flórida
Requisitos de Luz
Requisitos de Água
Once established (12–18 months), Bahama Firebush is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
Low water once established. 1-2x per week dry season. SFWMD drought exempt — very drought tolerant native. Rainy season requires no supplemental irrigation.
Solo e Fertilização
Fertilizer: Light balanced granular if any. Native-adapted to low-nutrient soils.
Schedule: Optional light fertilizer February and September. Native species thrives without regular fertilization.
Tolerância ao Sal
Suitable for coastal planting across all 5 South Florida counties.
- Altura Madura
- 3–6 ft
- Largura Madura
- 3–5 ft
- Taxa de Crescimento
- moderate
- Demanda de Água
- 2/10
- Grau Florida
- Florida #1
- Custo Instalado
- $$
- Zonas USDA
- 10a, 10b, 11
- Status FLEPPC
- None
- Classificação Iguana
- 7/10
Onde Comprar no Sul da Flórida
Encontre Bahama Firebush em viveiros do Sul da Flórida — verifique disponibilidade e preços em viveiros próximos.
Perguntas Frequentes
How fast does Bahama Firebush grow in South Florida?
Bahama Firebush has a moderate growth rate. In South Florida's warm, humid climate it typically establishes quickly with proper watering and fertilization.
Is Bahama Firebush safe for pets?
Yes, Bahama Firebush is considered pet-safe.
How much water does Bahama Firebush need in South Florida?
Low water needs (2/10). Once established (12–18 months), Bahama Firebush is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
Can Bahama Firebush tolerate salt air in South Florida?
Bahama Firebush has high salt tolerance (7/10) and is well-suited for coastal South Florida, including areas with salt air in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Collier, and Monroe counties.
Is Bahama Firebush available in Miami-Dade County?
In Miami-Dade County, Bahama Firebush is classified as: allowed. Allowed and encouraged.
Disponibilidade por Município no Sul da Flórida
Miami-Dade County
Allowed and encouraged. Florida native — native plant credits eligible.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 10a–11. Tropical climate, year-round warmth and humidity.
Ver Guia do Município →Broward County
Allowed and encouraged. Florida native — native plant credits eligible.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.
Ver Guia do Município →Palm Beach County
Allowed. Florida native credit eligible.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 9b–10b. Transitional zone with occasional winter cold in north.
Ver Guia do Município →Collier County
Allowed and encouraged for native plant landscaping programs..
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.
Ver Guia do Município →Monroe County
Allowed and strongly encouraged. Florida Keys native — excellent coastal tolerance.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 11. Tropical maritime, highest salt exposure of all 5 counties.
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