Aristea africana growing herbaceous rhizome of the genus Aristea also known as Rocket Capeblue, Aristea africana perennial evergreen plant used as ornamental plant, drought tolerant, can grow in tropic, mediterranean, subtropical climate or as house plant and growing in hardiness zone 10b+, can grow in colder area but I don’t have the knowledge. 8+?.
Leaves color green in linear shape, leaves connected
Aristea africana flower
Flower color can be purple or blue with six petals and stamens yellow the shape of the flowers is round.
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Requirements for Aristea africana growing and care:
Well drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / rhizome / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
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Planting season:
Spring / Summer
Pests and diseases:
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Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Dead leaves and bloom stems
Size of the plant:
10-20 cm, 4-8 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full sun / Half shade / Full shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
Yes (with light)
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season?
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower:
Purple or blue with six petals and stamens yellow the shape of the flowers is round
Scientific name:
Aristea africana