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Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum (Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum)

Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum is a perennial herb native to South America, known for its attractive tubular flowers that change color from pink/red to blue/purple as they mature.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Slightly acidic to neutral pH is ideal.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Protect from intense afternoon sun in hot climates.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Water more in dry periods, less in winter.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Slightly acidic to neutral pH is ideal.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Ideal range 15-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed during the growing season.

Use a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.3-0.6 m

Spread

0.4-0.7 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Semi-evergreen

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

2-3 cm

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Synonyms
Aegonychon repens Gray
Buglossoides purpurocaerulea (L.) I.M.Johnst.
Lithospermum caeruleum Gueldenst.
Lithospermum longiflorum Salisb.
Lithospermum lucanum N.Terracc.
Lithospermum pumilum Lehm.
Lithospermum purpurascens Gueldenst.
Lithospermum purpureum Gueldenst.
Lithospermum purpurocaeruleum L.
Lithospermum repens Stokes
Lithospermum violaceum Lam.
Margarospermum purpureocoeruleum (L.) Opiz
Rhytispermum purpurocaeruleum (L.) Link
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderBoraginales
  • familyBoraginaceae
  • genusAegonychon
  • speciesAegonychon purpurocaeruleum
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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