Name: Iresine Herbstii
SKU: CMP07
Price: 540 INR
Availability: InStock

Iresine Herbstii

₹540

Deeply water your plant when top inch of soil begins to dry

Plant Height: 14 inchesPot Size: 4 inchesNo of Branches: 3

Full Sun, Semi-Shade

Medium Maintenance

Pet-friendly

Outdoors, Indoors near Sunlit Window, Balcony

Iresine Pink Plant Care

(Iresine Herbstii | Beefsteak plant)

General

Iresine Herbstii or Iresine Pink, commonly known as Bloodleaf, Chicken Gizzard, or Beefsteak Plant is a Herbaceous Perennial native to Brazil. Their extraordinary foliage is a visual treat to those who find common green in houseplants a bit plain. Their beautiful bright red glossy leaves with red veins will be the first thing noticed by the guests in your home.

As a potted plant, it can grow up to 12 to 18 inches tall.

The Iresine Herbstii Aureoreticulata plant prefers a frost-free climate.

The Iresine Herbstii may produce small white flowers. The flowers are unremarkable and the plant is usually grown for its striking foliage

Sunlight

Your Iresine Herbstii will grow in full sun, semi-shade or shade. Although the brightest colors are generally obtained in stronger light.

The smaller plants tend to thrive in partial shade. But as they grow they can tolerate more light.

When indoors, place your plant near a bright or south-facing window.

The Herbstii plant thrives in warm environments with temperatures between 18°C to 27°C. It cannot handle low temperatures below 13°C or frost.

Watering

Your Iresine Herbstii requires its soil to be moist at all times. Deeply water your plant when the top inch of soil begins to dry.

Frequent watering especially in warm or hot weather is preferred

A 2 or 3-inch layer of organic mulch can help retain moisture in the soil.

Soil:

When grown Outdoors, your Herbstii prefers organically rich, well-draining soil. It will tolerate most soil types.

When growing your Herbstii Indoors, use a loamy, soil-based potting mixture.

Fertiliser:

Your Herbstii requires fertilizer every 2 to 3 weeks in the growing season. For it to flourish choose a liquid fertilizer that is high in nitrogen.

Toxicity:

Your Herbstii is completely safe, non toxic and suitable for spaces with pets and children

Additional Care Information:

Using 2 to 3 inch layers of Organic Mulch will prevent the moisture from evaporating.

Your Herbstii has a low tolerance for cold, dry air. Therefore, frequently mist and provide adequate heat during winter

Herbstii is not prone to serious insect or diseases, though it is susceptible to powdery mildew. Watch out for aphids and spider mites

Placing your Iresine Herbstii in insufficient light, may result in it getting leggy as it tends to stretch towards the available light

It is advisable to pinch off flower buds, as they can consume energy that would otherwise go toward growing dense foliage.

Troubleshooting:

Brown leaf margins and Drooping leaves – This is due to inadequate moisture.

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