Brown Spiderwort. A rare foliage plant with attractive large dark green leaves flushed with rich purple and a distinctive central vein. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers June to August. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 55°F / 12°C.
Siderasis fuscata
A rare foliage plant with attractive large dark green leaves flushed with rich purple and a distinctive central vein
Additional information
| Generic | Siderasis |
|---|---|
| Species | fuscata |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Brown Spiderwort |
| Flower Colour | purple |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 15cm |
| Family | Commelinaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 55°F / 12°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Water sparingly in winter |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Aphids, Red spider mite, Vine weevils |
| 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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