Graptophyllum, Caricature Plant
Graptophyllumpictum 'Black Magic'

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

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

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

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Provides Winter Interest
Textured
Veined

Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot
Pink/Rose

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)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Medium Purple

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting