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Graptophyllum, Caricature Plant 'Black Magic'

Graptophyllumpictum

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Graptophyllum pictum by Kell
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Family
Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Graptophyllum (Grap-toh-FILL-um)
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Species
pictum (PIK-tum)
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Provides Winter Interest
Textured
Veined
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
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Bloom Color
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot
Pink/Rose
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Seed Collecting

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