Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.
Reduce watering slightly in cooler months, allowing the soil to dry out a bit more between waterings to prevent root rot.
Strobilanthes atropurpurea is a shrubby perennial with striking, deep purple to indigo flowers that bloom in late summer and fall. It thrives in partial shade.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, Indirect Light
75% intensity
Prefers bright, filtered light. Direct afternoon sun can scorch the leaves.
Consistent Moisture
50% intensity
Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Avoid letting the plant sit in water.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Average Room Temperature
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-24°C. Protect from frost and cold drafts.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Moderate Feeding
50% intensity
Fertilize every 2-4 weeks during the growing season with a 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
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.
Reduce watering slightly in cooler months, allowing the soil to dry out a bit more between waterings to prevent root rot.
Prune to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove spent flower stalks and any leggy or damaged stems.
Light pruning can be done anytime, but a more significant trim is best in early spring before new growth emerges.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings. Take 10-15 cm cuttings in spring or summer, remove lower leaves, and dip the cut end in rooting hormone.
Plant in moist potting mix and keep in a warm, humid location until roots develop.
Repot young plants annually or when root-bound, typically in spring. Mature plants can be repotted every 2-3 years. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one and use a well-draining potting mix.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Genus | Strobilanthes |
| Species | Strobilanthes atropurpurea |
Similar in genus Strobilanthes
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data