Beef Steak Plant. A very colourful foliage plant with rich wine-red leaves. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers May to July. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 55°F / 12°C.
Iresine herbstii ‘Brilliantissima’
A very colourful foliage plant with rich wine-red leaves
Additional information
| Generic | Iresine |
|---|---|
| Species | herbstii |
| Varietry | 'Brilliantissima' |
| Common Name | Beef Steak Plant |
| Flower Colour | green |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Amaranthaceae |
| Spread | 45cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | red |
| Flowers From | May, 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 | Pinch shoots regularly to encourage branching |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Botrytis, Aphids, Red spider mite |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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