How to tend a Eranthemum pulche

Also known as: Justicia nervosa Vahl, Justicia bicolor Sims, Pseuderanthemum pulchellum (Andrews) Merr., Pseuderanthemum asperum (Hook.f.) Radlk., Ruellia varians Vent., Upudalia pulchella (Andrews) Raf., Siphoneranthemum nervosum Kuntze, Daedalacanthus nervosus (Vahl) T.Anderson, Daedalacanthus scaber T.Anderson, Daedalacanthus varians (Vent.) Voss, Eranthemum aspersum Hook.f., Eranthemum edgeworthianum Nees, Eranthemum grandiflorum Zipp. ex Span., Eranthemum nervosum (Vahl) R.Br. ex Roem. & Schult., Eranthemum scabrum Wall. ex T.Anderson, Eranthemum varians Billb., Fittonia verschaffeltii var. pearsei G.Nicholson, Eranthemum asperum Hook.f., Eranthemum pulchellum var. varians (Vent.) Vent., Eranthemum nervosum var. scabrum Nees, Justicia colorata Vahl ex Nees

Watering

Likes wet environments, water thoroughly when soil is dry, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like sunshine, resistant to half shade, avoid scorching light

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead, rotten, diseased leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
China, India
Category
Acanthaceae, Eranthemum
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 15 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period in winter
Flower colors
blue, white
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