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Iresine herbstii, Herbst’s bloodleaf- Plant

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1 Iresine herbstii plant
2 Round Plastic Pot (Black)
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About Iresine herbstii

Iresine herbstii is a relatively uncommon plant, but one that’s gorgeous in any garden or as a house plant. In all, there are about 30 species of Iresine plants in the genus, all of them native to South America, especially Brazil. They range from small to medium-sized shrubs, and most are perennial. The flowers on these plants are unremarkable, consisting of small greenish or white flowers on small stems, but instead, they are commonly grown for their striking foliage.

Aside from their interesting foliage, these plants are notable for the range of their common names. Besides blood leaf, they are known as the chicken gizzard plant, the beefsteak plant, and other descriptive names. They are more common in the Southern Hemisphere, which makes them novelties in the northern hemisphere.

Plant Specification

Common Name Bloodleaf, chicken gizzard, beefsteak plant
Maximum Reachable Height 12-18 inches
Flower Colour Green-white
Bloom Time Flowers not showy
Difficulty Level Easy to grow.

Iresine herbstii Planting And Care

Sunlight

  • Iresine herbstii grows well in bright indirect sunlight.

Soil

  • Soil should be well drain and porus.

Watering

  • Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
  • Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when the top soil (3-4 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
  • Apply water probably in the morning or evening time.
  • Do not overwater the plant.
  • As a rule of thumb, water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.

Application of fertilizer

  • Before application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture.
  • During the main growing season (January-March) feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
  • Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.

Plant Protection

  • Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
  • For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.

Don’ts

  • Do not over water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.
  • keep away from the AC Vents.
  • Do not apply water on plant leaves.

Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location.

  • Check the moisture in the soil before watering it.
  • Poke your finger into the soil, if dry then apply water.
  • Keep the plant in indirect light.
  • Do not repot immediately after receiving it.

Special feature of Iresine herbstii

Beautiful red colour foliage.

Ornamental uses of Iresine herbstii

  • Used as a pot plant.

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  1. Apoorva Shrivastav (verified owner)

    Great healthy plant

    Apoorva Shrivastav