Graptophyllum Ilicifolium
Holly Fuchsia
G. Ilicifoliumlarge is a rainforest shrub which grows in granitic soils. It has shiny, dark green leaves which resemble those of holly, and grows best in moist, semi-shaded, well-drained, well-mulched soils and reaches a height of 5m.
Contributed by @beng86
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Full sun to partial shade
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Occasional watering
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A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Holly Fuchsia
Latin name
Graptophyllum Ilicifolium
type
Trees or Shrubs
family
Acanthaceae
ph
6.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
2.50 M
5.00 M
Graptophyllum Ilicifolium
G. Ilicifoliumlarge is a rainforest shrub which grows in granitic soils. It has shiny, dark green leaves which resemble those of holly, and grows best in moist, semi-shaded, well-drained, well-mulched soils and reaches a height of 5m.
Planting young plants
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
Plant out in organically rich, medium moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. To get the best from foliage colour, plant in full sun. However, plants will also grow in full shade. In cooler regions, container plants should be overwintered indoors in a bright sun room and can be forced into dormancy by cutting back the foliage and storing in a dark, cool but frost-free area for the winter.
pjsainsbury
beng86