Porphyrocoma pohliana

Also Known As

Amphiscopia pohliana
Justicia scheidweileri
Orthotactus pohlianus
Porphyrocoma lanceolata
Brazilian Fireworks
Jade Magic
Maracas Brazilian Fireworks
Purple Pine Cone
Purple Shrimp Plant
Rose Pinecone
South African Acanthus

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6"-18"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

10a-12

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Porphyrocoma pohliana plant details

Porphyrocoma pohliana is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green, variegated and white foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter purple and red flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Porphyrocoma pohliana

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: acanthaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: purple and red blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, long-blooming, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Porphyrocoma pohliana

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This plant is adaptable, beautiful and flowers year-round in low light. Rose-colored cones emerge on the growing tips and expand until brilliant purple flowers appear among the colorful bracts. The dark green leaves are accented by silver highlights. Better yet, it acheives only a modest height which allows you to put it in almost any window, on a plant stand or table.

By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

Porphyrocoma pohliana, a mounding plant with glossy, lance-shaped leaves, silvery cream midrib, yellow veins. Reddish-purple shrimp-like flowers. Sometimes called the Purple Pine Cone.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

A low growing evergreen perennial which seems to bloom continuously throughout the year. Purplish tubes arch from the 3-4" tall rose-purple pinecone-like bracts. Easy care and low maintenance. Item# 628.