A tropical, evergreen perennial to 25cm tall, with 4-angled stems. Glossy, dark green leaves are held on purple-red leaf stalks, and have pearlescent white spots on the upper surface, and purple veins beneath. From summer to autumn it produces purple-pink, 3-petalled flowers in clusters at the shoot tips
0.1-0.5 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
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Under glass, grow in shallow pans of standard houseplant compost with added fine-grade, granulated bark, in bright filtered light. Maintain steady temperatures and high humidity to prevent leaf drop. When in growth, water moderately and apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Keep just moist in winter
Propagate by softwood cuttings with bottom heat in summer
Pinch out shoots regularly to maintain bushiness
Generally pest-free
Generally disease-free