Product Description:
Purple false eranthemum is a hairless shrub from Polynesia, which grows to 7 feet in height, with rose-purple or white and purple flowers. Corolla tube usually rich purple, the petals rich pink with paler mottling or white, the throat purple-spotted; filaments and style often purple-tinged. Leaves variegated with purple or green and white. Wonderful for contrasting with green or gold-foliage plants. Prefers some shade in hot climates. A great accent plant for containers on the porch or patio
Water:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between watering.
Light:
Morning Sun & Evening shade
Soil:
Any good potting mix. Use a container with good drainage.
Fertilizer:
Fertilize Purple False plant a couple of times a year (at minimum) to keep it happy. You can fertilize more frequently, if you wish, especially if you grow it in a bright spot. Use any houseplant fertilizer
Temperature:
40° to 50°F (4° to 10°C)
Humidity:
Not less than 50%, the plant adapts to the relatively dry air, but it is better to place the plant in a pallet with wet gravel or sprinkle every day, and use all methods of increasing humidity.
