Iresine herbstii 'Purple Lady'
Beefsteak Plant
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Beefsteak Plant (Iresine herbstii 'Purple Lady') - Description
Dark burgundy foliage, very low maintenance, heat tolerant.
Beefsteak Plant (Iresine herbstii 'Purple Lady') - Blooming
The inconspicuous spikes of flowers are of little ornamental value themselves.
Beefsteak Plant (Iresine herbstii 'Purple Lady') - Growth
Tender upright-growing plants, grown for attractive leaf color, leaves 1-2.5 inches long. Good in containers or in beds. For improved leaf coloring, grow in full sun. In tropical and sub-tropical regions, they can outdoor all year, but in cooler climes you can only grow them outdoors during the summer.
Beefsteak Plant (Iresine herbstii 'Purple Lady') - Planting
Easy to propagate by stem cuttings in fall or spring. You can also grow from seed or by division.
Beefsteak Plant (Iresine herbstii 'Purple Lady') - Pest
Aphids and spider mites. Iresine are also susceptible to powdery mildew.
Beefsteak Plant (Iresine herbstii 'Purple Lady') - Interesting facts
Iresine are native to the open and dry regions of South America and Australia. Some can be used in drinks used in shamanistc rituals in the Amazon.
Beefsteak Plant (Iresine herbstii 'Purple Lady') - Soil and irrigation
Leaf coloring does best with well-drained, moisture-retentive soil.
