caricature plant
Graptophyllum pictum
USDA zones10 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2 to 4 feet tall2 to 4 feet wide
- Bloom color
- Red to purple-red
Notes
Caricature plant (Graptophyllum pictum) is an evergreen shrub for containers, borders, and indoor spaces. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 10 and warmer, down to about 30°F (-1°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It grows 24 to 48 inches tall and wide, and it bears red to purple-red blooms.
Pairs well with New guinea impatiens, Mandevilla, and Snake plant.
Native range
New Guinea.