Dichorisandra penduliflora (Weeping Blue Ginger)
Dichorisandra penduliflora (Weeping Blue Ginger) blue flower cluster on a thin fuzzy stem near foliage.
Dichorisandra pendula
Botanical name: Dichorisandra penduliflora
Common names: Weeping Blue Ginger, Blue Pendant
Family: Commelinaceae
Origin: Brazil
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Semi-shade; shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Keep soil moist
Flower color: Blue, lavender, purple
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Foliage color: Ornamental foliageUnusual zinger-looking perennial with dark green foliage with arching stems. Heads of dark electric-blue flowers top tall, jointed stems with glossy heavy leaves faintly banded silver and toned purplish-blue beneath. It blooms continually with clusters of sky blue flowers that droop in a pendant fashion from each stem. Rare color for tropics! This plant is well suited for partially shaded landscapes to provide an exotic tropical look and as a patio pot plant.
Similar plants: Dichorisandra penduliflora (Weeping Blue Ginger)
Dichorisandra penduliflora (Weeping Blue Ginger) stems hang down with multiple small blue flower clusters.
Dichorisandra pendula
Great colorful edition for shade gardens. Can be grown in container and indoors.
Dichorisandra penduliflora (Weeping Blue Ginger) blue flower cluster attached to a hairy green stem
Dichorisandra penduliflora (Weeping Blue Ginger) with small purple flowers and many slender green leaves
Dichorisandra penduliflora (Weeping Blue Ginger) flower with rounded blue petals and distinct white center.
Dichorisandra penduliflora (Weeping Blue Ginger) with small blue flower clusters tucked between long green leaves.
Dichorisandra penduliflora (Weeping Blue Ginger) with abundant narrow green leaves on thin arching stems
Dichorisandra penduliflora (Weeping Blue Ginger) flower with deep blue petals and a central white eye.
Dichorisandra penduliflora (Weeping Blue Ginger) long stem with blue flowers and green narrow pointed leaves
Link to this plant:
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Weeping Blue Ginger, Blue Pendant. Unusual zinger-looking perennial with dark green foliage with arching stems. Heads of dark electric-blue flowers top tall, jointed stems with glossy heavy leaves faintly banded silver and toned purplish-blue beneath. Rare color for tropics!
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
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SUNSHINE Robusta (NPK 2-1-3) - Vegetative Vigor Booster for every watering. Formulated especially for vegetative stage of plant development. Can be used for a quick build-up of vegetative growth, for establishing and recovering damaged plants that lost many leaves. This is an eco-friendly nutrition booster that can be used for edibles and organic gardens. Can be used for daily feeding with every watering. Scientifically-balanced stable formula is organic Amino-acid based and has NO EDTA chelators to eliminate nutrients lockup; it does not affect crop taste. Organic Amino acids greatly enhance stability of all Sunshine boosters and provide excellent absorption of trace elements. Pollinating insects friendly.Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
8 plants in stock
$39.95