| Common Name: Maracas, Brazilian Fireworks Family: Acanthaceae Genus: Porphyrocoma Species: pohliana
Characteristics of Plant
| Tropical, but can winter over inside or grow year round as houseplant blooming in cycles all year. Easy enough from seed to start each year for annual pots and bedding. Needs 3-4 months from seed to flower with pretty silvery variegated foliage. | Life Cycle
Annual
Perennial
Sun Exposure
Part Sun/ Part Shade
Shade
Plant Height
8 - 10 inches
10 - 12 inches
Flower Color
Dark Pink
Purple
Reproduces By
Seed
Stem Fragments
Additional Uses
Containers
Planters
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"Porphyrocoma"
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"With Rex Begonia"
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