Ruellia colorata – Lobster Claw – Wild Petunia – Colorama (email for availability)

This is an unusual, rarely offered, tropical plant that is a shade lover. Scarlet red bracts with yellow/orange flowers form during the cooler months. Flowers last a long time and they resemble a lobster claw. Collector plant.

Please email us with your zip code if interested. Cold sensitive plant.

Description

Unusual, rarely offered tropical plant for a shady area. Scarlet bracts with yellow/orange flowers form during the cooler months. Flowers last a long time and they resemble a lobster claw.

FAMILY : Acanthaceae
ORIGIN : Brazil
MATURE SIZE : 3-4 feet, best grown in container
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS : shade
WATER REQUIREMENTS : average
MIN. TEMP. : cold sensitive, keep above 40 F
FLOWER : fall, winter

All photos were taken previously of my mother plants, the photos are not of the plants for sale.

Additional information

Weight 1 lbs
Dimensions 6 × 8 × 18 in
Gardino Nursery