Christia Species, Butterfly Leaf 'Stripe'

I'm in Zone 10a and my plant is thriving. It's pretty much in full sun. It is in a clay pot with rich, organic moist soil. It just starte...Read Mored flowering on every branch. The flowers are pink-purple and white. I'd like to share a photo, but I can't find a way to upload on this page.

I love this plant. It was given to me as a birthday gift and I thought it would be very fragile but has turned out to be quite vigorous....Read More Thought I lost it during the first two winters but it came back 2-3 times the size. I have it in a pot so I can move it if it is going to freeze. It got down to 33 degrees last winter and that didn't phase it. It will loose most of it leaves though. If I had it up north I would keep it outdoors in the warmer months and inside during frost and freeze. I keep mine in mostly shade. It does get some morning sun. They like to stay pretty moist but not in standing water. And don't like to dry out. Mine is now about 4' tall and as wide in a 5-7 gallon pot.

I disagree with the Sun requirements listed for this plant, I have been growing it in full sun for around 7 hours a day and bright indir...Read Moreect light the rest of the day. It is growing quite well. I really like this plant, it's very beautiful and fast growing also.

I have just purchased one of these unusual plants and it did not come with any cultural information, only the botanical name. It certain...Read Morely is unusual. I thought it was artificial when I first saw it. I hope someone will come up with some information for us.

This edit is 11 months later. The original plant sat for a long time, then started growing like mad in spring when I offered more water and regular feeding. I have rooted 6 cuttings so far and it is still growing with vigor. No sign of a bloom, however.