Graptophyllum pictum (Caricature Plant) - Image 12
Botanical names: Graptophyllum pictum, Justicia picta, Graptophyllum hortense
Common name: Caricature Plant
Family: Acanthaceae
Origin: New Guinea
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Colorful plant from South East Asia with variegated green and white leaves, with an irregular dull green pattern extending from the mid vein to almost the edge of the leaves. Evergreen tropical shrub to 6 feet, but can be kept to 3 feet as a greenhouse or indoor plant. Flowers are tubular, reddish-purple. Best with bright light and moist soil. Use in tropical landscape beds or in mixed containers. A lightly shaded position is ideal.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot