Also known as Everblooming Eavender · Pink Fringe
Pinkfringe (Arthrostemma ciliatum) is an attractive flowering plant with vibrant pink to purplish flowers and a spreading habit, suitable for groundcover or container pla
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light
75% intensity
Protect from intense direct sun which can scorch leaves.
Keep moist, allow top layer to dry
50% intensity
Avoid soggy soil; reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Average room temperatures
50% intensity
Ideal range is 18-24°C; avoid frost and drafts.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Light feeding during growth
25% intensity
Use balanced liquid fertilizer diluted every 4-6 weeks in spring/summer.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Arthrostemma ciliatum prefers consistently moist soil, but avoid waterlogging. Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Reduce watering slightly during cooler, dormant periods to prevent root rot.
Ensure good drainage to maintain healthy root systems.
Prune to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Pinch back young shoots to promote branching. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing stems at any time.
For more significant shaping, prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. Select healthy shoots, cut sections about 10-15 cm long, and remove lower leaves. Dip the cut end in rooting hormone and plant in moist potting mix.
Keep humid and warm until roots form.
Repot every 1-2 years in spring when the plant becomes root-bound or the potting mix has degraded. Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a blend for houseplants or cacti.
Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Pinkfringe (Arthrostemma ciliatum)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Myrtales |
| Family | Melastomataceae |
| Genus | Arthrostemma |
| Species | Arthrostemma ciliatum |
Similar in genus Arthrostemma
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