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Caricature Plant

Scientific Name: Graptophyllum pictum (L.) Griff.
Synonym: Graptophyllum hortense, Justicia picta
Family: Acanthaceae

Graptophyllum pictum 'Chocolate' at the New York Botanical Garden greenhouse

Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 10-12

Frost Tolerance: The roots survive down to 25°F (-3.5°C)

Sun Exposure: Shade to full sun

Origin: New Guinea

Growth Habits: Evergreen shrub, 2 to 8 feet tall (0.6 to 2.4 m.), 2 to 5 feet in spread (0.6 to 1.5 m.), elliptic leaves, up to 6 inches long (15 cm.)

Flowers: Red or purple flowers

Watering Needs: Does better when the soil is kept uniformly moist

Propagation: Softwood stem cuttings, will root in water.

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