🌿 Firespike (Red)
Odontonema strictum
Showy tropical shrub with tall spikes of bright red tubular flowers that draw hummingbirds and butterflies in abundance.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Central America
☀️ Light: Full sun to part shade
💧 Water: Moderate; prefers moist, well-drained soil
📏 Size: 4–6 ft tall, 3–4 ft wide
🌸 Bloom Time: Fall through winter in South Florida
🪴 Landscape Use: Tropical borders, pollinator gardens, mass plantings, or as a colorful backdrop
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Use Coast of Maine Bumper Crop in planting beds to enrich soil and promote vigorous flowering