Rhoeo

HANGING PLANTS

Rhoeo

COMMON NAME: Oyster Plant

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Rhoeo spathacea compacta

FAMILY: Commelinaceae

SOIL: Prefers to grow in well-drained soil with good organic rich compost or potting mix

ORIGIN: Mexico & Central America

PROPAGATION: Done through stem cuttings

REPOTTING: Rhoeo plants can be repotted when you find plants are crowded in appearance in pot or container. Replace the plants to a new pot or container.

PRUNING: Trim the old and diseased leaves to enhance your growth in plants.

  • Rhoeo compact hanging plants are resistant varieties as they do not get any attack from pests & diseases.
  • This plant grows in both indoors and outdoors.
  • It is also used for ornamental & groundcover purposes.
  • Rhoeo compacta plants can grow in large size pot or any containers of 5-6 inches, add required amount of garden soil and potting mix.
  • Water the plants when top soil is dry to touch.
  • Place the plant in indirect sunlight of about 4-5 hours.
  • Use any all-purpose organic manure like cow manure or goat manure to encourage the plant growth faster.