General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 12
Plant Height: 2 to 3 feet
Plant Spread: 2 to 3 feet
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Linden's Bloodleaf
  • Brillantina
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Iresine diffusa f. lindenii
  • Synonym: Iresine lindenii

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Location: Botanical Building at Balboa Park, San Diego, California, USA
Date: 2008-06-04
Location: My gardens in DeLand Florida
Date: 2014-05-13
This is a great durable plant that packs a punch of incredible co

photo credit:  Yoko Nekonomania

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