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Trailing Velvet Plant
Dipteracanthus devosianus

Acanthaceae

Topical house plant with fuzzy, oval leaves and prominent white veins; tubular flowers.

Plant Form or Habit: cascading

Plant Use: pot plant

Exposure: medium

Flower Color: white to lilac

Blooming Period: spring summer

Height: 1-2 feet

Width: same

Foliage Texture: medium

Heat Tolerance: medium

Water Requirements: medium

Additional Comments: Keep soil evenly moist; pinch back leggy growth; high humidity is essential; repot after flowering.

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