Asystasia Hanging

Asystasia gangetica

Caring Tips

Watering

Asystasia plants appreciate regular water but again the semi tolerant plant can withstand drought conditions in prepared soil.

Light

Full sunlight to partial shade

PLANT INFO

Asystasia gangetica is a species of plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is commonly known as the Chinese violet, coromandel or creeping foxglove. In South Africa this plant may simply be called Asystasia. This plant is a spreading herb or groundcover, reaching 600 mm in height, The stems root easily at the nodes. The leaves are simple and opposite. The fruit is an explosive capsule which starts out green in colour, but dries to brown after opening.