Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering frequency during cooler months. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Also known as False Eranthemum · Jacob's-Coat · Purple False Eranthemum
Carruthers' Falseface (Pseuderanthemum carruthersii) is an evergreen shrub with attractive, glossy, dark green leaves, often with white variegation. It produces showy whi
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright Indirect Light
75% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect sunlight. Can tolerate some direct morning sun, but avoid intense afternoon sun which can scorch leaves.
Consistent Moisture
75% intensity
Keep soil evenly moist, allowing the top layer to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Average to Warm
75% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-24°C. Protect from cold drafts and temperatures below 15°C.
Regular Feeding
50% intensity
Feed every 2-4 weeks during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering frequency during cooler months. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Prune to maintain desired shape and size, and to encourage bushier growth. Pinch back the tips of young stems. Remove any leggy or overgrown branches to promote a more compact plant.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings. Take 4-6 inch cuttings in spring or summer. Remove lower leaves and dip the cut end in rooting hormone (optional). Plant in moist potting mix and keep humid.
Repot every 1-2 years or when the plant becomes root-bound. Choose a pot one size larger than the current one. Use a well-draining potting mix. Repot in spring before the active growing season begins.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Carruthers' Falseface (Pseuderanthemum carruthersii)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Genus | Pseuderanthemum |
| Species | Pseuderanthemum carruthersii |
Similar in genus Pseuderanthemum
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