General Description | A popular foliage plant since Victorian times that comes in a variety of colours with irregular patterns. The Kong Jr. series has been bred to prevent breakage and loss. |
Landscape | Makes an excellent container or houseplant, and also works well grouped in beds or borders. Typically grown as an annual. |
Propagation | Propagate through cuttings. |
Cultivation | Grow in partial or full shade, in a moist, organically rich soil that should not be allowed to dry out. |
Pests | Aphids, spider mites, and whiteflies may be a nuisance. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description | Multi-coloured leaves that are ovate to oblong and toothed, appearing in every colour on the spectrum except blue. |
Flower Description | Flowers are insignificant, small, blue to white. |