Monkey Plant, Trailing Velvet Plant


Scientific Name: Ruellia makoyana Closon
Family: Acanthaceae
Monkey Plant, Trailing Velvet Plant(Ruellia makoyana)
Ruellia makoyana in the NYBG greenhouse in mid April
Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 10-11

Sun Exposure: Shade to light shade

Origin: Brazil

Growth Habits: Perennial, up to 2 feet tall (60 cm.), up to 1.5 feet in spread (45 cm.), dark green leaves, up to 2 inches long (5 cm.)

Flowers: Pink or purple unscented flowers, up to 2 inches wide (5 cm.), in early summer to late summer

Watering Needs: Regular water to continuously moist soil



 

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