An attractive foliage plant with rich purple and green leaves. Max Height 90cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers May to July. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Pseuderanthemum atropurpureum
An attractive foliage plant with rich purple and green leaves
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Pseuderanthemum |
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Species | atropurpureum |
Varietry | |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | white, purple |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 90cm |
Family | Acanthaceae |
Spread | 40cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Erect |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, purple |
Flowers From | May, July |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 60°F / 15°C |
Planting | |
Care | Water sparingly in winter, Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Scale, Red spider mite, Mealy bugs |
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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