General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
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 12 +10 °C (50 °F) to +15.6 °C (60 °F)
Plant Height: 6 to 8 inches
Plant Spread: 18 to 24 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: 2 inch long leaves are green with tiny white hairs; new growth with a purple hue.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Blue
Lavender
Pink
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Underground structures: Rhizome
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Botanical names
  • Accepted: Cyanotis ciliata
  • Synonym: Belosynapsis ciliata

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Photo courtesy of Kevin Morykwas, Steve's Leaves, Inc.

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