Strobilanthes growing shrub of the genus Strobilanthes also known as Adenacanthus, Strobilanthes perennial evergreen used as ornamental plant (can be grown in cold temperature as annual plant), can grow in tropics, mediterranean, subtropics or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 10+ as perennial and 4-10a annual.
Strobilanthes leaves
Leaves color green, purple or both, the shape is elliptic to ovate.
Flower color purple to pink in trumpet shape little bit like trumpet and grow spike.
Strobilanthes for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Strobilanthes growing and care:
Rich soil, humidity
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:
Spring, summer, autumn
Pests and diseases:
Moth
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant?
0.3-1 m, 12-40 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun (not in hot areas) / Half Shade / Full Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower
Purple to pink in cone shape little bit like trumpet and grow spike
Scientific name:
Strobilanthes
