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
	
	
	Category: Houseplants
	
	
							
											
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								| 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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