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Dichorisandra thyrsiflora

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Dichorisandra
Family: Commelinaceae

About this plant

D. thyrsiflora is an erect perennial with short, rhizomatous roots and spirally arranged, lance-shaped lustrous dark green leaves, 20-30cm long. Deep violet flowers 1-2cm across are produced in dense racemes, 13-20cm long, in autumn

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

H1B

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

Loam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

East Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Under glass grow in loam-based potting compost (JI No3) in bright filtered light and high humidity. Water freely in the growing season and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; keep just moist in winter

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Divide or root stem cuttings at any time

Pests

Mealybugs may be troublesome

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Architectural

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Suckering

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years