Water
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter.
Quintral (Tristerix corymbosus) is a striking hemiparasitic shrub native to the Andes, known for its vibrant red tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to partial shade.
80% intensity
Protect from intense afternoon sun in hot climates.
Water when top inch of soil is dry.
60% intensity
Reduce in winter.
Well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil. A mix of loam, sand, and compost is suitable.
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 15-25°C.
70% intensity
Can tolerate cooler temperatures but avoid frost.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Feed with balanced liquid fertilizer during growing season.
40% intensity
Dilute by half, every 4-6 weeks.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter.
Prune to maintain shape and remove dead or overgrown branches. Light pruning can be done after flowering to encourage bushier growth and more blooms.
Easily propagated from seeds sown in spring, or from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Ensure cuttings have a heel of the host plant.
Repot young plants annually in spring. Mature plants can be repotted every 2-3 years or when root-bound, using a slightly larger pot with fresh potting mix.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Quintral (Tristerix corymbosus)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Santalales |
| Family | Loranthaceae |
| Genus | Tristerix |
| Species | Tristerix corymbosus |
Similar in genus Tristerix
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
