Ruellia Humilis

Ruellia Humilis Care

Ruellia Humilis

What is the plant

Features tubular, bell-shaped, petunia-like flowers (to 3" long), each with five shallow rounded lobes. May to October bloom period. Lavender to lilac flowers appear singly or in clusters in the upper leaf axils. Oblong to lanceolate, olive green leaves to 4" long.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

4 - 8

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Pruning
Cut back in autumn.
Fertilizer
Maintain moist soil, Fertilize in spring with rose food

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Sunlight
Part Shade
Soil
Ruellia humilis grows in sun or part shade with average or dry soils.
Temperature
Temperature: 70 to 75°F (21-24°C). Nine or ten weeks in advance. Transplant outdoors well after the last frost when temperatures do not drop below 65°F (18°C).

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Additional
PLANT DESCRIPTION: Ruellia humilis plants are upright or slightly sprawling with green pubescent stems and fibrous roots. Leaves are opposite and about 3” long and 1” wide with oval or lance shaped blades. They are covered in white hairs and have a fringe of hairs along the margin.
Popularity
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