Description
Red Leea is a very attractive shrub with decorative foliage and large groups of colourful flowers with petals which are bright red outside and yellowish inside, followed by black fruit.
The Leea is a relative of the Fatsia. The burgundy Leea, also known as Hawaiian Holly, has bronzy red foliage. Leeas are a shrubby plant bearing large leaves with each leaf divided into numerous pointed leaflets (similar to a china doll in appearance).
Plant Specifications
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | West Indian Holly, Hawaiian Holly,Red Leea |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 1.8 to 3 m |
| Flower Colour | Pink, White or Near White |
| Bloom Time | Indeterminate |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Water regularly from spring to fall and sparingly in the winter.
Leea Coccinea care
Requires consistently moist soil, do not let dry out between watering
| Sunlight | Partial Sun, Partial Shade |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | Loamy soil, Sandy soil |
| Temperature | 30 to 40 degrees C |
| Fertilizer | Use any organic fertilizer |
Leea Coccinea special feature
This fast-growing, erect plant tolerates considerable shade and thrives in moist soils with relatively poor fertility.
Leea Coccinea uses
Ornamental Use:
- Used for decorations in homes, shops and offices
- Good to keep inside homes and terraces