Dichorisandra penduliflora (Weeping Blue Ginger)

Dichorisandra penduliflora (Weeping Blue Ginger) blue flower close up against dark green leaves.
Dichorisandra penduliflora (Weeping Blue Ginger) blue flower cluster on a thin fuzzy stem near foliage.
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Dichorisandra pendula

Botanical name: Dichorisandra penduliflora

Common names: Weeping Blue Ginger, Blue Pendant

Family: Commelinaceae

Origin: Brazil

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11

Groundcover and low-growing 2ft plantSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeKeep soil moistOrnamental foliageBlue, lavender, purple flowers

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. 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)


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Dichorisandra penduliflora (Weeping Blue Ginger) blue flower hanging on a lush green plant
Dichorisandra penduliflora (Weeping Blue Ginger) stems hang down with multiple small blue flower clusters.
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Dichorisandra pendula
Great colorful edition for shade gardens. Can be grown in container and indoors.
Dichorisandra penduliflora (Weeping Blue Ginger) blue flower close up against green stem background
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) with small purple flowers and many slender green leaves
Dichorisandra penduliflora (Weeping Blue Ginger) blue flower close up, rounded petals with white center.
Dichorisandra penduliflora (Weeping Blue Ginger) flower with rounded blue petals and distinct white center.
Dichorisandra penduliflora (Weeping Blue Ginger) with blue flower and lush green leaves plant close up
Dichorisandra penduliflora (Weeping Blue Ginger) with small blue flower clusters tucked between long green leaves.
Dichorisandra penduliflora (Weeping Blue Ginger) green plant with lush leaves and slender hanging stems
Dichorisandra penduliflora (Weeping Blue Ginger) with abundant narrow green leaves on thin arching stems
Dichorisandra penduliflora (Weeping Blue Ginger) blue flower close up with white center on thin stem
Dichorisandra penduliflora (Weeping Blue Ginger) flower with deep blue petals and a central white eye.
Dichorisandra penduliflora (Weeping Blue Ginger) blue flower close up with green leaves for plant collection
Dichorisandra penduliflora (Weeping Blue Ginger) long stem with blue flowers and green narrow pointed leaves


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Dichorisandra pendula - Weeping Blue Ginger

2627 Dichorisandra pendula - Weeping Blue Ginger

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!
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Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
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