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Iresine - Good foliage
Houseplant. Information and advice
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Iresine
The Plant: An elegant bronze foliage plant, the Iresine herbstii
has spear-shaped bronze-red foliage with a distinct red stripe, and
Iresine Aureoreticulata has red stems with green leaves and a yellow
stripe. Iresine lindenii has narrow strap-like leaves of deep red with a
scarlet stripe. Height about 60 cm if unpruned.
Its needs: Warmth and humidity are essential and good light
including some morning sun.
Care: Water and feed regularly throughout the growing season, but
reduce to a minimum over winter. Trim straggly growth for a more compact
plant, and pinch out growing tips. The Iresine can stand outside in
summer. It is easy to grow this plant from cuttings.
Good for: The Iresines make attractive foliage plants, either on
their own or as taller members of a mixed container. Simple, elegant and
easy to maintain.
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