Graptophyllum, Caricature Plant
Graptophyllumpictum 'Black Beauty'

Family: Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Graptophyllum (Grap-toh-FILL-um)
Species: pictum (PIK-tum)
Cultivar: Black Beauty

Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Textured
Veined

Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Dark/Black
Orange/Apricot

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting