Jewel Plant. An attractive foliage plant with heart shaped leaves with a prominent white band purple underneath. Max Height 10cm. Max Spread 25cm. Flowers April to September. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Bertolonia marmorata
An attractive foliage plant with heart shaped leaves with a prominent white band purple underneath.
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Bertolonia |
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Species | marmorata |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Jewel Plant |
Flower Colour | purple |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 10cm |
Family | Melastomataceae |
Spread | 25cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Creeping |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, white |
Flowers From | April, September |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 60°F / 15°C |
Planting | |
Care | Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Water sparingly in winter, Mist regularly |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost, Dead heading |
Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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