Mexican False Calico
NameMexican False Calico
Species NameAnisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii
Common NameMexican Flame Acanthus
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)2
Container Typenursery pot
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresslender, green bark, developing woodiness
Foliage Typesimple, lanceolate, semi-evergreen
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityundeveloped
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesBright red tubular flowers attractive to hummingbirds, drought-tolerant, suitable for warm climates.
Description
This young specimen, identified as Mexican False Calico, features vibrant red tubular flowers and slender green stems with dense, small foliage. While currently a young plant, it shows potential for development into a small bonsai, particularly in an informal-upright style.
