Common names:
Dragon's Tongue
Waffle Plant
Narrow Flame Leaf Ivy
Dragon's Breath

Botanical names:
Strobilanthes uaisnta Accepted
Hemigraphis naerdap Synonym

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Full Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 13
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Other: ruyBdun g
Flowers: Nocturnal
Flower Color: Blue
Flower Size: Over 12"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Underground structures: Corm
Suitable Locations: Beach Front
Espalier
Uses: Shade Tree
Useful for timber production
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Salt tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Conservation status: Critically Endangered (CR)

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Zamia? by plantladylin Mar 14, 2018 10:13 AM 4

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