TROPICAL PLANT ENCYCLOPEDIA


Pictogram Guide · Mouse over pictogram for definition

Bravaisia berlandieriana, Strawberry Ice Bravaisia

Bravaisia berlandieriana

Strawberry Ice Bravaisia
Family: Acanthaceae
Origin: Cuba, Mexico, Central America
USDA Zone: 9-11?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunDry conditionsModerate waterWhite, off-white flowersPink flowers

If you need a compact, pretty flowering plant for shade garden - this is a perfect one! It has pretty bell-shaped flowers, white with a pinking-purple lip, contrasting with dark foliage. Anyone would be happy to grow it right outside the door! It can be maintained as a low growing border plant or grow into a bush. Low water needs once established. Shade to filtered light preferable but can take full sun as well providing enough watering. Bravaisia berlandieriana is also used medicinally.



Bravaisia berlandieriana, Strawberry Ice Bravaisia
Bravaisia berlandieriana, Strawberry Ice Bravaisia
Bravaisia berlandieriana, Strawberry Ice Bravaisia


Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/bravaisia_berlandieriana.htm