Asystasia gangetica aka Chinese Violet

Taxonomy

Common names

Chinese Violet, Coromandel, Creeping Foxglove

How to care for Chinese Violet

Difficulty

If you're looking for a plant that offers a moderate level of challenge, Chinese Violet is a great choice to test your gardening skills.

Water

Chinese Violet should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Lighting

To ensure optimal growth, the Chinese Violet prefers bright indirect light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

Dormancy

During the cold period, it is common for Chinese Violet to go dormant, resulting in a slowdown of growth. To accommodate this, waterings should be spaced out more.

Toxicity

There is no verified data on the toxicity of this plant in the records of Ploi. If any person, including yourself, a family member, or a pet, consume plant material with an uncertain toxicity level, it is advisable to seek the advice of a healthcare expert.


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