Iresine lindenii - Bloodleaf
By Delonix1
3 Feb, 2011
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I have many Bloodleaf plants all around the front yard. It's commonly grown as a sub-shrub (to 6ft/2m tall) filler plant in semi-shade here in San Diego, CA. Also, it's very fast growing. Photo taken Jan. 29, 2011.
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Looks like its good for ground cover too, lovely colour and markings on the leaves.
3 Feb, 2011
Palmate:
Did you have it growing outside?
Iresine lindenii is a very tender plant native to the tropical rainforest of Columbia.
4 Feb, 2011
Sixpence:
It does grow well as taller ground cover.
4 Feb, 2011
Thank you Andy for that information.
4 Feb, 2011
You're welcome.
4 Feb, 2011
I did bring it in over winter but still died off whilst inside :o((
4 Feb, 2011
Palmate:
Sorry to hear about your Bloodleaf! :>(
That's strange. Did it get bugs? Did it get enough water?
It's a very thirsty plant...and needs a lot of water all year.
5 Feb, 2011
Ar that could be the problem i only watered it occasionally
so as not over water it...:o(((
5 Feb, 2011
Palmate:
Yes, this plant can...even in a pot tolerate a lot of water without rotting. It has quite a big root system also.
5 Feb, 2011
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I do like these mine died over last winter :o((
3 Feb, 2011