Iresine herbstii 'Aureoreticulata'
BLOOD LEAF, BEEFSTEAK PLANT
Amaranthaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
2m
Plant habit
 
2m

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Pruning: Tip prune regularly. Remove flower buds. Cut back by half in spring if leggy.

 
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Iresine herbstii 'Aureoreticulata'
BLOOD LEAF, BEEFSTEAK PLANT
Amaranthaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
2m
Plant habit
 
2m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Leaves: flushed red; veined & variegated yellow


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits contemporary & tropical designs

Uses: accents, border, mass planting, pot

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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