Application
Modest but harmonious.
Pale yellow
Acanthaceae
Numerous, including 'Mini White,' 'Red Anne,' 'Pink Angel'
Named after Belgian botanists Elizabeth and Sarah Mary Fitton by Jean Jules Linden and Lucien Linden.
Flowers are small, often less significant compared to the foliage.
Velvety
Tiny petals, not the main attraction.
Bilateral
Flowers are not notably fragrant.
Opposite
Green with prominent white, pink, or red veins.
Herbaceous perennial.
Perennial in tropics, often grown as an annual or houseplant in temperate zones.
Rarely blooms indoors; flowering is sporadic.
Tropical native, prefers humid conditions.
Prefers consistently moist soil; does not tolerate drought well.
Well-draining, rich in organic matter.
Thrives in temperatures between 60F to 80F (15C to 26C).
Prefers bright, indirect light; variegated forms require more light to maintain color.
Susceptible to aphids, spider mites, and root rot with overwatering.
Understory of rainforests in South America.
Adds to the biodiversity of its habitat; primarily ornamental in other contexts.
Highly valued for its strikingly patterned foliage.
Mainly decorative.
Not considered endangered.
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