Pseuderanthemum Species, Black Magic, Carruthers' Falseface, Ebony, False Eranthemum, Sky Flower

Pseuderanthemumcarruthersii

Family
Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Pseuderanthemum (soo-der-RANTH-ee-mum)
Synonym
Eranthemum nigrum
Sun Exposure
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Hardiness
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Dark/Black
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Los Angeles, California

Delray Beach, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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Garland, TX (Zone 8a) | September 2007 | positive

This is a beautiful plant. Full of life and color. It drinks a lot of water. I have to water it about 2-3 times a week. I only water when...Read More

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