Ruellia macrantha

The common name refers to the fact that its large, deep pink, trumpet flowers are in full bloom during the southern hemisphere Christmas. They are 3" long with darker veins and appear from fall to winter. Prefers fertile soil with moisture, but is very adaptable. Can be grown indoors as a houseplant in bright light.

Similar plants:

• Ruellia affinis, Ruellia elegans (Red Ruellia, Flower of Caipora, Rio Red Ragin Cajin Ruellia)
• Ruellia chartacea, Ruellia colorata (Colorama)
• Ruellia devosiana (Brazilian Wild Petunia)
• Ruellia elegans (Red ruellia)
• Ruellia makoyana, Dipteracanthus makoyanus, Dipteracanthus devosianus (Monkey flower, Monkey Plant, Trailing Velvet Plant)
• Ruellia multisetosa, Suessenguthia multisetosa (Columbian Petunia)
• Ruellia nudiflora (Violet Ruellia, Longneck Ruellia )
• Ruellia peninsularis (Desert Ruellia)
• Ruellia portellae (Ruellia)
• Ruellia rosea (Pink Ruellia, Red Ruellia)