Graptophyllum pictum (Caricature Plant)
Graptophyllum pictum (Caricature Plant) displays long pointed foliage with distinct white and green variegation throughout.
Botanical names: Graptophyllum pictum, Justicia picta, Graptophyllum hortense
Common name: Caricature Plant
Family: Acanthaceae
Origin: New Guinea
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant form: Large bush
Mature height: 5-10 ft
Sun exposure: Semi-shade; shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Keep soil moist
Flower color: Pink
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Foliage color: Ornamental foliageTropical Old World shrub having purple or red tubular flowers and leaf markings resembling the profile of a human face or caricature. Foliage is oval shaped, glossy, variegated and leathery; leaves are up to 5 inches long. Bright light with high humidity enhances growth; useful for height in the back of a planting bed or as a specimen. Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings.
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Graptophyllum pictum (Caricature Plant) with distinct green and white variegation on pointed elliptical leaves.
Graptophyllum pictum with thick foliage colored in contrasting cream and dark green tones.
Graptophyllum pictum leaves with sharp green and white variegation in dense clusters.
Graptophyllum pictum (Caricature Plant) displaying purple leaves with cream streaks and small pink flower buds.
Graptophyllum pictum (Caricature Plant) with dense foliage in deep purple and soft pink variegated shades.
Graptophyllum pictum (Caricature Plant) foliage showing green and yellow variegation within dense leafy stems.
Graptophyllum pictum (Caricature Plant) purple flower emerging from thick dark leaves with white cream streaks.
Graptophyllum pictum (Caricature Plant) with purple flowers surrounded by foliage with purple and green coloring.
Graptophyllum pictum (Caricature Plant) pink flower buds nestled among dark foliage with cream colored edges.
Graptophyllum pictum (Caricature Plant) showing unique variegated foliage with soft pink and lush green tones.
Graptophyllum pictum (Caricature Plant) purple and cream foliage covering stems in a dense leafy mass.
Graptophyllum pictum (Caricature Plant) with dark purple oval foliage and distinct pink variegation on leaves
Graptophyllum pictum (Caricature Plant) showing dark bronze foliage with cream speckles and red stems.
Graptophyllum pictum (Caricature Plant) leaves with dark purple color and cream markings on each branch.
Graptophyllum pictum (Caricature Plant) with dark purple leaves, cream center markings, and pink flower clusters.
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/graptophyllum_pictum.htm
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
6-10"/1-3 gal pot
9 plants in stock
$29.95