Ruellia chartacea growing shrub of the genus Ruellia also known as Wild Petunia, Ruellia chartacea perennial evergreen plant, used as ornamental plant, can grow in mediterranean, subtropical, tropic climate and growing in hardiness zone 11.
Leaves color green in elliptic shape can be in curly shape.
Flower color red, the petals create pyramid shape.
Moist soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
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Planting season:
All year
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Just for design and dead flower
Size of the plant:
1-2m, 40-80 inches, 3-6 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water (don’t let it dry)
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full sun / Half shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season?
All year
General information about the flower:
Red flowers and the petals create pyramid shape
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