Pseuderanthemum seticalyx (Shooting star)
Pseuderanthemum seticalyx (Shooting star) white flower clusters with purple centers sitting near green pointed leaves.
Botanical name: Pseuderanthemum seticalyx
Common names: Shooting star, Australian Nerve Flower
Family: Acanthaceae
Origin: Tropics
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade; shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: Pink; white and off-white
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsThis is a rare species of Pseuderanthemum from Australia. Metallic purplish papery narrow leaves in attractive trailing clumps; bright mauve undeneath - striking foliage. Odd papery tan flowers with purple splashes. A compact grower, this happy plants takes both full sun and shade, and thrives nearly in any conditions and soils. Needs regular water to establish, then becomes drought tolerant, easy to grow plant.
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Pseuderanthemum seticalyx (Shooting star) white pink flower clusters on a small plant
Pseuderanthemum seticalyx (Shooting star) white flower with pink speckles among long narrow green leaves
Pseuderanthemum seticalyx (Shooting star) white star-shaped flower clusters resting among narrow, deep green leaves.
Pseuderanthemum seticalyx (Shooting star) white flower with pink center and water droplets on petals
Pseuderanthemum seticalyx (Shooting star) leaves transition from lime green to deep maroon on stems
Pseuderanthemum seticalyx (Shooting star) white flowers against narrow pointed leaves in deep red and green.
Pseuderanthemum seticalyx (Shooting star) with numerous small white flowers marked by vibrant pink central spots.
Pseuderanthemum seticalyx (Shooting star) showing dark purple red leaves held by a hand near lime foliage.
Pseuderanthemum seticalyx (Shooting star) leaves with pointed shapes and deep red midribs extending to stems.
Pseuderanthemum seticalyx (Shooting star) showing vibrant purple and green foliage with water droplets on leaves
Pseuderanthemum seticalyx (Shooting star) white flower clusters next to deep bronze-red foliage on the plant
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