Monkey Plant. A very pretty flowering houseplant with carmine pink funnel shaped flowers and attractive velvety foliage. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers June to July. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 55°F / 12°C.
Ruella makoyana
A very pretty flowering houseplant with carmine pink funnel shaped flowers and attractive velvety foliage
Additional information
| Generic | Ruella |
|---|---|
| Species | makoyana |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Monkey Plant |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Spread | 45cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Sprawling |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, purple, silver |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 55°F / 12°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Water sparingly in winter, Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Cut back to 2.5cm of last years growth, Pinch shoots regularly to encourage branching |
| Pruning Time | After flowering, Early spring |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost, Surround Pot with moist peat to maintain high humidity |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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