Photo by Almost Eden
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Ecbolium viride
Also Known As
- Green Ice Crossandra
- Green Shrimp Plant
- Turquoise Crossandra
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 1'-2'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Ecbolium viride plant details
Ecbolium viride is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer green flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Ecbolium viride
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: cucurbitaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: green blooms in summer
- Uses: houseplant, rare
GROWING CONDITIONS for Ecbolium viride
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Unusual icy-green tubular Crossandra-like flowers emerge from a cone-like spike nearly throughout the year on this rare and unusual tropical. Sure to be a conversation piece!
By: Almost Eden
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How to Grow Ecbolium viride
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- green
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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