Graptophyllum Pictum/Caricature plant – chocolate shade( single plant)
$37.9
$45.48
DescriptionIn India, we can sell this Graptophyllum Pictum/Caricature plant – chocolate shade( single plant) via online delivery systems to any states including Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha (Orissa), Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West BengalGraptophyllum pictum, commonly known as the Caricature Plant, is a tropical shrub prized for its strikingly variegated foliage. The “Chocolate” shade or “Chocolate Caricature Plant” is a particularly beautiful cultivar that features deep chocolate-brown to burgundy leaves with pink, cream, or light green variegation. Basic InfoBotanical name: Graptophyllum pictumCommon names: Caricature plant, Jamaican Croton, Graptophyllum, Chocolate Caricature PlantFamily: AcanthaceaeOrigin: Tropical Asia and the Pacific islands☀️ LightPrefers bright, indirect light or partial sun.The chocolate and pink coloration is most vivid when it gets a few hours of morning sun.Too much shade = greener leaves; too much hot afternoon sun = leaf burn.️ TemperatureIdeal: 18–30°C (65–86°F).Avoid cold drafts or temperatures below 10°C (50°F). WateringKeep the soil evenly moist but not soggy.Water when the top 2–3 cm (1 inch) of soil feels dry.Reduce watering slightly in cooler months. SoilUse a well-draining mix—a blend of garden soil, cocopeat, and perlite (or sand) works well.You can also use a high-quality potting mix for tropical foliage plants.️ FertilizerFeed every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer (e.g., 10-10-10 or 20-20-20).Skip fertilizing in winter.✂️ PruningTrim regularly to maintain bushiness and shape.Prune leggy stems to encourage new growth. PropagationEasily propagated through stem cuttings.Use semi-hardwood cuttings placed in moist soil or water until roots develop.
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