Also known as Barleria · Coral Creeper · Creeping Barleria
Small Bush Violet (Barleria repens) is a low-growing, spreading shrub with vibrant violet-blue flowers, ideal for groundcover or edging. It thrives in full sun to partial
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-24°C. Protect from frost.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during the growing season with diluted liquid fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, especially during the growing season. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings in warmer months.
Reduce watering in cooler periods, but avoid letting the plant dry out completely.
Prune after flowering to maintain a compact shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead, damaged, or leggy stems.
Pinching back the tips of young plants will promote a fuller, more branched habit and increase flower production.
Propagate easily from stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. Select healthy shoots, cut them just below a node, and dip the cut end in rooting hormone.
Plant in a moist, well-draining potting mix and keep in a warm, bright location until roots form.
Repot young plants annually in spring to provide fresh soil and more space for root growth. Mature plants can be repotted every 2-3 years.
Use a well-draining potting mix and choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one.
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Where Small Bush Violet (Barleria repens) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Genus | Barleria |
| Species | Barleria repens |
Similar in genus Barleria
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