Ruellia affinis (Red Ruellia)
Ruellia affinis red flower opening among lush green leaves with tiny droplets.
Botanical names: Ruellia affinis, Ruellia elegans
Common names: Red Ruellia, Flower of Caipora, Rio Red Ragin Cajin Ruellia
Family: Acanthaceae
Origin: Brazil
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: Red, crimson, vinous
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growingThis is a rare winter blooming tropical ruellia with showy 2 inch wide scarlet flowers. Unusual for a ruellia, this is a vining shrub. Pinching out shoot tips will cause it to throw out lateral stems to form a more bushy plant to 3 feet. But, it also can be trained up a support to grow more vinelike. It blooms on older ripened growth. So give it time, light shade, adequate moisture, and warm temperatures. It sports 5 inch short-petioled elliptic leaves. Native to Bahia, Brazil, where it is found in moist forests.
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Ruellia affinis (Red Ruellia) flower clusters in red with smooth green leaves around the stems.
Ruellia affinis red flower with five petals nestled among pointed green leaves.
Ruellia affinis (Red Ruellia) flower with five broad petals and a long slender green base.
Ruellia affinis with open pink flower among many thin green foliage leaves
Ruellia affinis red flower with delicate petals and deep green pointed foliage
Ruellia affinis (Red Ruellia) flower with five wide red petals and a long pink style
Ruellia affinis (Red Ruellia) with vibrant red trumpet flowers growing from a hanging basket container.
Ruellia affinis red flower with soft petals against textured green foliage leaves
Ruellia affinis red flower with five wide petals and pale yellow throat center.
Ruellia affinis (Red Ruellia) with a vibrant red flower and small buds against green foliage.
Ruellia affinis (Red Ruellia) vibrant red tubular flower and deep green oval shaped foliage
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