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Graptophyllum pictum 'Chocolate'
Chocolate Caricature Plant
Code: 80066
Price: $9.95
Quantity in Basket: None
Family: Acanthaceae
Striking color combination of chocolate colored leaves with yellowish-pink center splotch, and pinkish-red stems. Evergreen tropical shrub to 6 feet, but can be kept to 3 feet as a greenhouse plant. Flowers are tubular, reddish-purple. Best with bright light and moist soil. Use in tropical landscape beds or in mixed containers. Heat and humidity tolerant. Minimum winter temperature of 40F.
Keyed Cultural Guide: The following symbols are listed with many product descriptions. If so, they indicate special characteristics or growing requirements. Also, see "Cultural Information".
(B) Hanging
basket (D) Dwarf
under 12" (F) Flourescent lights for
indoor light culture (H) Humid
conditions (M) Miniature
under 6" (T) Terrarium
plant (W) Winter
flowering
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