An attractive foliage plant with dark green leaves purple underneath. Max Height 8cm. Max Spread 40cm. Partial shade and Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 55°F / 12°C.
Elatostema pulchera
An attractive foliage plant with dark green leaves purple underneath
Additional information
| Generic | Elatostema |
|---|---|
| Species | pulchera |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Partial shade, Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 8cm |
| Family | Urticaeae |
| Spread | 40cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Trailing |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, purple |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 55°F / 12°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Mist regularly, Keep just moist in winter, Keep permanently moist, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings, Division |
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