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
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2 members have or want 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:
N/A
Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Dark/Black
Other details:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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