Graptophyllum, Caricature Plant 'Chocolate'

Graptophyllumpictum

Family
Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Graptophyllum (Grap-toh-FILL-um)
Species
pictum (PIK-tum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Textured
Veined
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Dark/Black
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Clayton, California

Delray Beach, Florida

Enid, Oklahoma

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Enid, OK (Zone 7a) | January 2021 | positive

I love this plant because it is so beautiful! However, when I brought it inside for the winter, it started dropping its leaves a couple ...Read More

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