Trailing Velvet Plant (Ruellia makoyana)

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Trailing Velvet Plant (Ruellia makoyana)Heres a dynamic fall and winter bloomer that provides color when its needed most. Trailing Velvet Plant starts to flower in late fall and continues until spring. The bright pink, trumpet shaped flowers rise above the foliage so they are easily seen. The leaves have pronounced silver veining and are accented by the deep green velvety tones. A member of the Acanthaceae family and a Brazilian native, this plant is perfect for limited space on windowsills

This rare Crown of Thorns plant is not often found in the trade

When grown indoors

from early winter well into spring

the blooms are huge – usually measuring 7-8” across

Besides the benefit of winter color

Delicious to eat and pleasing to look at

Resembling a miniature palm tree

Keep it away from cold drafts and heating vents

syrup or pies

‘Viking’ is a self-fertile variety that’s a prolific fruiter

Its resulting upright growth and dense foliage make the flowers that much more alluring

Sweeten the winter days with a blizzard of snow-white flowers