Monkey Plant. A very pretty flowering houseplant with purplish-pink funnel shaped flowers and darker veins. Max Height 90cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers June to July. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 55°F / 12°C.
Ruella macrantha
A very pretty flowering houseplant with purplish-pink funnel shaped flowers and darker veins
Additional information
| Generic | Ruella |
|---|---|
| Species | macrantha |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Monkey Plant |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 90cm |
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Spread | 45cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Sprawling |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, 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 | Cut back to 2.5cm of last years growth, Pinch shoots regularly to encourage branching |
| Pruning Time | After flowering, Early spring |
| Pests and diseases | |
| 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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