Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F) |
Plant Height: | 12-18 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12-24 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Leaves are typically gray, gray-green, or white |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Purple Other: Dark pink to red bract with bright purplish-violet flowers |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Late fall or early winter Winter |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Terrariums |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic Monocarpic |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
Conservation status: | Near Threatened (NT)
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sunkissed | On October 16, 2015 | Obtained plant I bought this from Lukas Nursery |