Philippine Violet (Barleria cristata)

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Dinu Mysore, India(Zone 10a) Oct 02, 2003

Common name: Philippine Violet
Family: Acanthaceae
Genus: Barleria
Species cristata

Plant Link: http://plantsdatabase.com/go/2401/

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Apr 23, 2005

Lovely! I bought one this early winter and it is thriving indoors. I can't wait to get it outside to see it really take off in growth! When in the summer does it flower? Can you describe location of yours and how tall and wide yours gets, please?

Joseph

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Dinu Mysore, India(Zone 10a) Apr 25, 2005

Yes it does flower in summer a bit, but not profusely, provided it gets some water. It flowers profusely after the rains, by October. Mine is about 4 feet tall with a spread of about 3 feet. And my soil where it is growing is not very fertile, but in full sun. It is doing well that way. The profusion is best explained this way: ladies use it to adorn behind their heads after making them into a bunch and string them together - a tradition here. And it looks georgeous, esp. this variety! Hope this info helps.
Dinu from South India

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Apr 25, 2005

Hi Dinu,

Yes, it helps immensely! I will have to keep it in a container, so that ought to keep the shrub from getting too large. I will be able to place it perfectly, thanks to you. Thanks so much!

Joseph

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Dinu Mysore, India(Zone 10a) Apr 26, 2005

You are welcome, Joseph. I wish you all the very best with that and gardening as well.
Dinu

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Apr 26, 2005

I can see why women like to wear the flowers in their hair in your country, Dinu. One last question, are the flowers fragrant?

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Dinu Mysore, India(Zone 10a) Apr 27, 2005

The flowers are not fragrant. They are just attractive! Jasmine, when adorned that way has a pleasant fragrance around.

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Apr 27, 2005

Thank you, Dinu, I can't wait to see the flowers on my plant this summer! A good summer to you!

Joseph

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Dinu Mysore, India(Zone 10a) Apr 28, 2005

Thanks a lot, dear Joseph.

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jasminebugli Jamshedpur, India(Zone 10a) Sep 08, 2006

Hi!
This bi color Philippine Violet is very rare i have offend seen single colored one .
Can you tell me how /where ,can i get the seeds from believe me you have a great collections of flowering plants.
Regards
Jasmine

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Dinu Mysore, India(Zone 10a) Sep 11, 2006

It does not produce viable seeds. It is grown from cuttings.

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