Water
Water moderately during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in winter, keeping the soil barely moist.
Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot.
Heart-leaf Flame Pea (Chorizema cordatum) is an Australian native shrub featuring vibrant pink to orange-red pea-like flowers in spring, with heart-shaped leaves.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers bright, direct sunlight for best flowering, but tolerates some shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Mild to Warm
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 15-25°C. Protect from frost.
Low
25% intensity
Fertilize sparingly during growing season; avoid in winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
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Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in winter, keeping the soil barely moist.
Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot.
Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing stems. Light pruning can be done throughout the year to manage size and encourage flowering spurs.
Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Root cuttings in a well-draining, sterile potting mix. Seed propagation is also possible, but may require scarification and stratification.
Repot every 2-3 years in spring, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a sandy loam. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one to avoid waterlogging.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Heart-Leaf Flame Pea (Chorizema cordatum)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Chorizema |
| Species | Chorizema cordatum |
Similar in genus Chorizema
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