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    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

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    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.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Graptophyllum pictum 'Tricolor' plant

    How to Grow Graptophyllum pictum 'Tricolor'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • pink
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • red
      • magenta

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Graptopetalum paraguayense

    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
    Photo of Graptopetalum paraguayense foliage by Far Out Flora
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