Eranthemum Purpureum, Kodia Purple Leaves – Plant
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- Also known as Malabar false Eranthemum, these are amongst the best plants for beginners. They have beautiful purple foliage & are used as ornamental plants which can be a good contrast to green foliage.
- Low maintenance plant. Moderate watering required
- Very well adaptable to both outdoor and indoors with good light.
Plant Height: approx 12 inches including the pot
Pot size : 5 inches nursery pot
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Malabar False Eranthemum is a woody plant, about 2 feet tall. Leaves are elliptic or ovate, narrowed at both ends, hairless. They can grow to 5 inch long and 2.5 inches wide, with somewhat wavy toothed margi. Also known as Malabar false Eranthemum, these are amongst the best plants for beginners. They have beautiful purple foliage & are used as ornamental plants which can be a good contrast to green foliage. They also can be kept in a corner of the room.
Plant Care:
- Water the Eranthemum once per week. Water slowly and deeply down through the roots.
- Rhoeo requires Full sun to part shade
- In the first growing season, it is especially important to maintain a consistent watering schedule to ensure a strong, healthy root system.
- Proper drainage facilities should be provided to the plant otherwise the roots rot.
- It needs well-drained soil rich in organic matter.
- It grows best in full-to-partial sunlight, though it also flourishes under bright interior lights.
General advise about Outdoor plants: Don’t kill your plants with kindness by overwatering. The is the most common mistake gardeners make. Different plants need different levels of moisture between watering. Some plants like moist soil between watering’s, while others prefer to dry out completely.
- Check the soil between watering’s with a stick, or even your finger, pushing below the top layer of soil or mulch to determine how moist the soil is.
- A watering can is an excellent choice for watering plants. Water well around the base.
- Water plants thoroughly. Water should run away from the edges of the plant or drain from the hole in the bottom of the pot.
Plants have individual nutrition needs, and beginning gardeners should be careful not to overfeed their plants. New plant installations will not need fertilizers or food of any kind for the first three months as they come from the nursery prepared for transplant.
Plant fertilizers come in three forms:
- Water-soluble: a liquid mixed with water and poured on the plant
- Spikes: a solid food that is pushed directly into the soil and releases nutrients slowly
- Granular: sprinkled around the base of a plant and watered in.
At the nursery these plants are grown under 40-70% shade cloth. If you plant this plant in a brightly lit area (like direct sun) you may experience leaf burn. It is best to acclimate this plant to its environment by keeping it outside and slowly moving it into a sunny area over a week or two to avoid stress before planting.
Keep an eye open for harmful insects or disease on new plant material. New plantings are not as strong as established plants, so they do require more attention. If you see a concern, you can research the issue or contact us for advice.
** Plants photos are for representation purpose only. We will make best efforts to send the plants as in photos itself, however it is not always guaranteed as plants might overgrow or shrink depending on the season, care or age. Trust us, we want to give you the best.
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