Ruellia colorata growing shrub of the genus Ruellia also known as Wild Petunia or Giant Red Shrimp Plant, Ruellia colorata perennial evergreen plant, used as ornamental plant, can grow in mediterranean, subtropical, tropic climate and growing in hardiness zone 10b+.
Leaves color green in elliptic shape can be in curly shape.
Ruellia colorata flower
Flower color red or orange, the petals create pyramid shape.
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Requirements for Ruellia colorata growing and care:
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:
?
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 as houseplant?
Yes / No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season?
All year
General information about the flower:
Red or orange flowers and the petals create pyramid shape
Scientific name:
Ruellia colorata