Bloodleaf is an attractive plant known for its colorful foliage. It thrives in bright, indirect light and requires consistently moist soil without being waterlogged. Special care includes ensuring humidity levels remain high, as bloodleaf prefers a humid environment, and regular pruning to maintain its shape and promote bushier growth. With these conditions met, bloodleaf is relatively easy to care for, making it a great addition to any indoor plant collection.
Watering schedule: Every week
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
| Care Difficulty | Easy |
| Lifespan | Annual |
| Watering Schedule | Every week |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun |
| Soil Type | Potting Mix, Garden Soil |
| Soil pH | 5.5-7 |
| Hardiness Zones |
10-12
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Bloodleaf (Iresine diffusa f. herbstii) is a perennial that can grow to 1.5 m tall and 91 cm wide. Native to Brazil, it thrives in bright sunlight and warm climates. Beautiful red leaves are accented with green and white markings. Requires moist, well-drained soil. Flowers are small and inconspicuous. Pinching off flowers will help to conserve the energy of the plant and help it to produce healthier foliage.
Juda's bush (Iresine rhizomatosa) is a deciduous perennial tree whose heart-shaped leaves emerge bronze in spring turn green in summer and change to yellow in fall. Its pinkish-purple flowers bloom in spring followed by showy purple seedpods in late summer into fall. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and will grow in a variety of soil conditions.
Iresine diffusa, or Juba's bush, is a species of plant in the family Amaranthaceae.
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