Strobilanthes Species, Dragon's Tongue, Narrow Flame Leaf Ivy, Waffle Plant
Strobilanthessinuata

Family: Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Strobilanthes (stroh-bil-AN-theez)
Species: sinuata (sin-yoo-AY-tuh)

Synonym:Ruellia repanda

Category
Annuals
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Veined

Foliage Color
Bronze
Burgundy/Maroon
Orange/Apricot

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
By tip layering

Seed Collecting