Pseuderanthemum atropurpureum (Purple False Eranthemum)


Botanical Information

FamilyAcanthaceae
GenusPseuderanthemum
Speciesatropurpureum
CategoryTropicals
TypeShrub (evergreen)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH1c
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)4
Temperature (°F)40
Height15 - 45 cm
Spread45 - 60 cm
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

ShapeSpreading to mat-forming.
LandscapeAs a potted indoor or patio plant or as a specimen and massing or screening in tropical environments.
PropagationSemi-hardwood cuttings.
CultivationPlant in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-draining slightly acidic soil.
HabitatPartially sunny arid forest floors.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth glaborous shoots and stems.
Leaf DescriptionOppositely-arranged, pinnate and almost stemless leaves that grow up shoots and stems. Venation is very pronounced and indented.
Flower DescriptionA stem of slightly showy flowers bloom at the top of leaf shoots and stems.
Colour DescriptionDeep purplish-red foliage and stems. Delicate white and pink flowers.
Texture DescriptionSmooth.

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