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Strobilanthes maculata
Green Shield, Spotted Strobilanthes
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Code:
90530
Price:
$9.95
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None
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Family: Acanthaceae
The lush olive green leaves on this tropical perennial are decorated with silvery plumes on either side of the midrib, as if applied with a paintbrush. This leaf pattern can become more pronounced when grown in deeper shade. The 4 inch long leaves are opposite, lanceolate, and serrated and the small tubular flowers are purple fading to almost white at the base. Grows fast up to 4 feet high. To maintain a more compact form, pinch stems to encourage branching. Likes warm, humid conditions and is frost-tender. Very dry air can cause browning of the leaf edges. Give it shade, rich soil, regular watering and fertilizer, with reduced water in winter. Can be grown as a house or conservatory plant. This plant is often sold as Strobilanthes lactata. Native to India's Himalayas. USDA zones 9-11.
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Keyed Cultural Guide: The following symbols are listed with many product descriptions. If so, they indicate special characteristics or growing requirements. Also, see "Cultural Information".
(B) Hanging basket
(D) Dwarf under 12"
(F) Flourescent lights for indoor light culture
(H) Humid conditions
(M) Miniature under 6"
(T) Terrarium plant
(W) Winter flowering
Key to USDA Hardiness Zones
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