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Ruellia brittoniana - Plant

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Description

Mexican petunia

Winter hardy to USDA Zone 8 (marginally hardy in Zone 7 with protection and mulch) where it is best grown in medium to wet soils in full sun to part shade. Best flowering is in full sun.

Plant Specifications

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name Mexican petunia
Maximum Reachable Height 3.00 to 4.00 feet
Flower Colour Purple
Bloom Time Flowers freely
Difficulty Level Easy to grow

Planting and care

Noteworthy Characteristics: Petunia-like flowers from spring to frost. Native to Mexico and the southwestern U.S. Care: Ruellia needs a warm climate. Site in partial shade and fertile, consistently moist, but well-drained soil.

Ruellia brittoniana care

An ideal location for growing ruellia is a site with full sun exposure. Although ruellia flowers are highly adaptable and may do well in shade, expect fewer blooms due to the lack of sunlight. Growing ruellia plants appreciate regular water but again the tolerant plant can withstand drought conditions in prepared soil.

Sunlight Full Sun to Partial Shade
Watering Medium to wet
Soil Well drained soil
Temperature 20 to 40 degrees C
Fertilizer Apply any organic fertilizer

Ruellia brittoniana special feature

Excellent annual flowering plant for areas where it is not winter hardy. For USDA Zones 8-10, it may be effectively grown in bog gardens, as a pond marginal, and in beds and borders, but can be significantly invasive in areas such as the State of Florida where it is has been declared to be a Category 1 invasive species. Excellent free-blooming plant in large containe May be grown indoors as a houseplant.

Ruellia brittoniana uses

Ornamental Use:

  • The plant is used for ornamental purpose

Medicinal Use:

  • Ruellia tuberosa has been extensively used as diuret- ic, anti-diabetic, antipyretic, analgesic, antioxidant (4), anti-hypertensive, gastroprotective (5) and to treat gonorrhea

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is another name for a Ruellia brittoniana ?

Ruellia brittoniana is commonly known as Mexican petunia

How tall do Ruellia brittoniana grow?

On average Ruellia brittoniana grows 3.00 to 4.00 feet

What color are Ruellia brittoniana ?

A Ruellia brittoniana plant bears flowers of color Purple

When Ruellia brittoniana blooms?

With enough light, Ruellia brittoniana may produce Purple flowers in Flowers freely

How hard is Ruellia brittoniana to grow?

A Ruellia brittoniana is Easy to grow

How much sunlight does a Ruellia brittoniana need?

A Ruellia brittoniana prefers Full Sun to Partial Shade

How much water does a Ruellia brittoniana need?

A Ruellia brittoniana prefers watering Medium to wet

What kind of soil does a Ruellia brittoniana need?

A Ruellia brittoniana prefers Well drained soil

What temperature does a Ruellia brittoniana like?

A Ruellia brittoniana prefers 20 to 40 degrees C

How often should I fertilize my Ruellia brittoniana ?

To encourage Ruellia brittoniana growth, Apply any organic fertilizer

Customer Reviews

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Santosh Yadav
I have it on my table

I have it on my table with a Lucky Bamboo and looks great!

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Aggarwal Rajinder
Healthy plants

All plants arrived healthy and vibrant

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Haripriya
Great investment

Investing in these plants was a great decision

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Tapas Pal
EXCELLENT !! want to buy more

Excellent packaging and good healthy plants!!

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Anonymous
Is this plant low maintenance.

Is this plant low maintenance.

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