Water
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot. Reduce watering slightly during the winter months when growth slows.
Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogged conditions.
Also known as False Eranthemum · Jacob's-Coat · Purple False Eranthemum
Carruthers' Falseface (Pseuderanthemum carruthersii) is a tropical evergreen shrub with striking variegated foliage and occasional small white flowers. It thrives in warm
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light.
75% intensity
Can tolerate partial shade, but may produce less vibrant foliage.
Keep moist, but not soggy.
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained, fertile
50% intensity
Average room temperatures.
50% intensity
Prefers 18-24°C. Avoid cold drafts and temperatures below 15°C.
Feed during the growing season.
50% intensity
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted by half every 2-4 weeks from spring to fall.
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
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot. Reduce watering slightly during the winter months when growth slows.
Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogged conditions.
Prune regularly to maintain a compact shape and encourage bushier growth. Pinch back the tips of new shoots. Remove any leggy or overgrown stems.
Pruning can be done at any time, but is best done in spring or early summer.
Propagate from stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be 10-15 cm long and rooted in moist potting mix or water. Rooting can take 3-6 weeks. Once rooted, they can be transplanted into their own pots.
Repot every 1-2 years in spring, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one. Use a well-draining potting mix.
This helps to refresh the soil and provide more space for root growth.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
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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