![]() ![]() The leaf stalks and stems of both are red.īlood leaf r elated varieties: Blazin Rose and Bloodleaf are two good reds with large leaves. ![]() Traditional window-sill plant, the Achyranthes verschaffeltii of. 'Blood Leaf' bright purplish-red 'Beet' or 'Beefsteak' oval puckered leaves, with notched tips, on red-maroon stems forming dense bushes. The Iresine genus includes about 30 species, all of them native to South America, especially in the rainforests of Brazil. Abundant water when actively growing, moderate the rest of the time. Blood leaf, also commonly known as Iresine, chicken gizzard, and beefsteak plant, is an uncommon shrub with striking foliage that makes it a gorgeous addition indoors or outdoors in full sun or partial shade. l formosa, has green leaves with yellow veining. USDA Zone: 10-12 Evergreen shrub, up to 3 feet tall. Given a sunny window sill, they are nice indoor plants, especially if they are trimmed.īlood leaf r elated species: Iresine lindenii has narrow, sharp-pointed leaves of deep red. Blood leaf is also good in containers, especially mixed with other flowering plants. ![]() : They're favorites for edging beds, borders, and for formal plantings. Take cuttings 4 to 6 weeks in advance for husky plants to be set out after frost. Keep them misted during rooting to prevent wilting. They can be sheared periodically for a neater appearance. Pinch out the tips of shoots to promote bushiness. Full sun is most desirable to develop the strongest foliage color, but they will grow in partial shade or shade. They thrive in any well-drained, moist soil. : Blood leaf tolerates no frost, so plant outside after all danger has passed and the soil is warm. ![]()
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