Water
Water regularly, ensuring the soil remains moist but well-drained. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
Also known as Bluetooth · Changeable False Vervain · Coral Porterweed
Stachytarpheta mutabilis, the Changeable Velvetberry, is a tropical shrub celebrated for its continuous display of colorful flowers, making it a popular ornamental choice.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun for best flowering.
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Tolerates partial shade.
Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained.
100% intensity
Reduce slightly in cooler months.
Well-draining, fertile soil. Tolerates a range of soil types but performs best in loamy conditions.
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Thrives in warm temperatures.
100% intensity
Protect from frost.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
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Feed regularly during growing season.
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Use balanced 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 |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, ensuring the soil remains moist but well-drained. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
Prune in late winter or early spring to shape the plant and encourage bushier growth. Remove spent flowers regularly to promote continuous blooming. Light pruning can be done anytime to maintain shape.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. Root cuttings in moist potting mix or water. Seeds can also be sown, but cuttings often result in a more true-to-type plant.
Repot container-grown plants every 1-2 years in spring, moving to a slightly larger pot. Use fresh, well-draining potting mix. Ensure adequate drainage holes to prevent waterlogging.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Changeable Velvetberry (Stachytarpheta mutabilis)
Where Changeable Velvetberry (Stachytarpheta mutabilis) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Verbenaceae |
| Genus | Stachytarpheta |
| Species | Stachytarpheta mutabilis |
Similar in genus Stachytarpheta
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