A magnificent trailing plant that stands out for the shimmering coloration of its foliage. The velvety leaves have a silvery, dark green and deep purple upper side with a metallic appearance. The underside is an intense, almost dark purple. The stems are purplish to violet, brittle but easy to propagate.
Caution! Risk of toxicity if ingested.
- Family: Commelinaceae.
- Origin: Cultivated variety, derived from species native to Central and South America.
- Watering: Allow the potting mix to dry out completely between waterings.
- Ambient humidity: High.
- Type of potting mix: Draining and rich.
- Light: Moderate.
- Orientation: West, east, or 1m from a south-facing window.
- Growth: Fast.
- Temperature: Warm.
- Never below 12ᵒC
Pot diameter: 6 cm, 10 cm and 15 cm (Hanging).
Cultivated in Quebec.
Like nature, each plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.
