An attractive foliage plant with colourful leaves splashed and suffused with yellow pink and purple. Max Height 90cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers May to July. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Pseuderanthemum atropurpureum ‘Variegatum’
An attractive foliage plant with colourful leaves splashed and suffused with yellow pink and purple
Additional information
| Generic | Pseuderanthemum |
|---|---|
| Species | atropurpureum |
| Varietry | 'Variegatum' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| 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, yellow, pink |
| 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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