Graptophyllum, Caricature Plant
Graptophyllumpictum 'Tricolor'

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

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

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

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

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

Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Fuchsia (red-purple)

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings

Seed Collecting