Hypoestes aristata
Ribbon bush
Hypoestes aristata is a fast-growing shrub that grows up to 1.5 m high. It produces soft, hairy, dark green oval leaves and has attractive pink flowers borne in spike-like inflorescences. It flowers right through winter till early spring.
Contributed by @tal2lifshitz
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Full sun to partial shade
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Very little water
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Not Frost hardy
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Ribbon bush
Latin name
Hypoestes aristata
type
Herbaceous Perennials
family
Acanthaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
Not Frost hardy
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
Very little water
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
0.30 M
1.50 M
Hypoestes aristata
Hypoestes aristata is a fast-growing shrub that grows up to 1.5 m high. It produces soft, hairy, dark green oval leaves and has attractive pink flowers borne in spike-like inflorescences. It flowers right through winter till early spring.
Planting
From Early Spring TO Late Winter
This adorable plant looks great tucked in a planter with other foliage plants if used as a houseplant or as part of a color display with flowers, or in summer borders for added texture. If planted outdoors, it should be noted that it will not survive in temperatures less than 16C. Best in shaded borders for a glorious colour display in autumn.
Propagation
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
Hypoestes can be grown either from seed or cuttings. If you are starting from seeds, sow the seeds indoors in early spring under lights and pinch out the weaker seedlings. Provide them with ample moisture and bright light to develop the best color. You can also start them from stem tip cuttings, but this isn't perhaps the best option. They are slow to root, so use rooting hormone and be patient.
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