Homalocladium platycladum

Also Known As

Centipede Plant
Ribbon Bush
Ribbon Plant
Tapeworm Plant

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 4'-8'

planting zones

10a-11

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Homalocladium platycladum plant details

Homalocladium platycladum is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Homalocladium platycladum

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: polygonaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, rare, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Homalocladium platycladum

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Homalocladium platycladum, known as the ribbon plant from its flat ribbon like leaves with smaller leaves attached. This easy to grow foliage plant occasionally produces white flowers with red fruits. Flat segmented leafless stems.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

Upright to arching narrow, jointed flat green leaves provide a fern-like effect. Tiny white flowers are born at the joints and are followed by small red fruit. A very easy to grow plant that seems to prefer a fast-draining soil.