Description
Beefsteak Plant (Iresine diffusa f. herbstii ‘Purple Lady’)
Beefsteak Plant |
Bloodleaf |
Iresine diffusa f. herbstii | Accepted |
Iresine herbstii | Synonym |
Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Plant Height: | 12 inches (30 cm) to 18 inches (45 cm) |
Plant Spread: | 24 inches to 40 inches (90 cm) |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | Under 1″ |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Needs specific temperature: 72 ºF to 75 ºF Days to germinate: few Depth to plant seed: surface sow Start indoors |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |