Psychotria poeppigiana- Hot Lips Shrub

[Eric in Orlando]

I just planted a Psychotria poeppigiana, Hot Lips Shrub here. It is native to forested areas from southern Mexico to Peru and Argentina. I don't know how cold hardy it is so we will find out. There is a native Psychotria here, P. nervosa, Wild Coffee. It was donated last year and has been in the greenhouse over winter. It has flowered nonstop so far.

[Jeff in St Pete]

Nice photos Eric. I've seen this plant many times during hikes into the rain forest.

[poeppigiana]

I am aware this is an old thread but does anyone have access to this plant. I've been looking for this Psychotria for 2 years now and only hit dead ends. The seeds being offered on eBay or all fake and I ended up with a mint family plant.

I'd be interested in seeds or fresh leaves... Please PM me if you have this plant or can help me attain one. I know this is a palm forum but this plant has eluded me for too long.

[rabab]

Dear popeppigiana,

all I can say is welcome to the club. I bought these seeds from more than three different vendors and no group of seeds is similar to any of the other. and non of them grow. I f you get lucky, please let me know. I am in continues search for this plant. good luck