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Eranthemum nigrum

 
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Family: Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Eranthemum (er-RANTH-ee-mum) (Info)
Species: nigrum (NY-grum) (Info)
Additional cultivar information: (aka Curruthesii)

Synonym:Pseuderanthemum atropurpureum

One member has or wants this plant for trade.

Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Dark/Black

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Los Angeles, California
Delray Beach, Florida
Hollywood, Florida



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