Graptophyllum pictum 'Tricolor'
Also Known As
- Graptophyllum pictum 'Variegata'
- Caricature Plant
- Jamaican Croton
- Tricolor Caricature Plant
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 6'-8'
- W: 4'-6'
planting zones
- 9b-11
Graptophyllum pictum 'Tricolor' plant details
Graptophyllum pictum 'Tricolor' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green, pink, variegated and white foliage. In spring and summer magenta, pink and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Graptophyllum pictum 'Tricolor'
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: acanthaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green, pink, variegated and white
- Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
- Flowers: magenta, pink and red blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, foliage plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year-round-interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Graptophyllum pictum 'Tricolor'
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: heat and humidity
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Oval shaped glossy tricolor foliage sometimes called the "Jamaican Croton". Tolerates heat and humidity, Likes bright light and moist. The glossy green leaves are cream and pink in centers. Reddish purple tubular flowers occasionally. Can grow un to 6' at maturity. Great for accents in container gardening. Min temp 40 degrees.
Gardening facts about Graptophyllum pictum 'Tricolor' plant
How to Grow Graptophyllum pictum 'Tricolor'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Water Needs
- regular
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Flower Color
- pink
- red
- magenta
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- pink
- green
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Graptophyllum for your garden
aka Graptophyllum 'Ghost Plant', Ghost Plant, Mother Of Pearl Plant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 3"-6"
Width: 6"-15"
- sun -mostly shade
- regular -drought tolerant
- dry in winter
- dry when dormant
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