Murdannia loriformis Bright Star ('Ppimur004') (v)

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<em>Murdannia</em> <em>loriformis</em> <span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Bright Star</span> ('Ppimur004') (v) RHS
<em>Murdannia</em> <em>loriformis</em> <span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Bright Star</span> ('Ppimur004') (v) RHS
<em>Murdannia</em> <em>loriformis</em> <span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Bright Star</span> ('Ppimur004') (v) RHS

Synonyms

Murdannia loriformis 'Ppimur004'

Conservatory Greenhouse Herbaceous Perennial Houseplants
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An unusual but easy-to-grow evergreen houseplant to around 40cm high, with variegated, pale green, pointed foliage with dark green wavy edges. Tall, slim spikes of creamy-white, star-shaped flowers occasionally appear in the summer

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Loam

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H2

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Commelinaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus
Name Status
Trade

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil with added perlite or vermiculite to ensure good drainage. Reduce watering in winter. Place in bright, filtered light avoiding direct sunlight which may scorch the leaves. Apply a general houseplant feed during the growing months. Allowing the plant to 'rest' over winter will provide more change of flowering. See houseplant cultivation for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by seed or cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Houseplants
  • Low Maintenance
  • Conservatory and greenhouse

Pruning

No pruning required but remove dead or dying leaves

Pests

May be susceptible to mealybugs

Diseases

May be susceptible to root rot