Graptophyllum Species, Scarlet Fuchsia, Prickly Fuchsia
Graptophyllumexcelsum

Family: Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Graptophyllum (Grap-toh-FILL-um)
Species: excelsum (ek-SEL-sum)

Synonym:Thyrsacanthus earlii

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Textured

Foliage Color

Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Red

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings

Seed Collecting