Ruellia portellae (Ruellia)

Ruellia portellae (Ruellia) with dark green leaves and white veins in a top-down plant view.
Ruellia portellae (Ruellia) with distinct white veining across deep green foliage in a dense growing arrangement.

Botanical name: Ruellia portellae

Common name: Ruellia

Family: Acanthaceae

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Semi-shadeSun exposure: Semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Pink flowersFlower color: Pink
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage

Ruellia portellae is very similar to Ruellia makoyana. R. makoyana is a little more compact and has slightly brighter carmine flowers than R. portellae.

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Ruellia portellae (Ruellia) with dark green leaves and white veins, a dense foliage plant.
Ruellia portellae (Ruellia) dense cluster of deep green pointed leaves with stark white vein markings.


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