Pussy Ears. An attractive foliage plant with olive green leaves flushed with purple and covered in whisker-like white hairs. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers June to August. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Cyanotis somaliensis
An attractive foliage plant with olive green leaves flushed with purple and covered in whisker-like white hairs
Additional information
| Generic | Cyanotis |
|---|---|
| Species | somaliensis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Pussy Ears |
| Flower Colour | mauve, blue |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 15cm |
| Family | Commelinaceae |
| Spread | 40cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°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 |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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