Purple inkflower (Harveya purpurea)

Purple inkflower

Purple inkflower charms with its vibrant purple, trumpet-shaped flowers that beckon amid green to reddish stems. Preferring shady understories, this parasitic beauty saps nutrients from host plants, foregoing photosynthesis. Its contrasting yellowish to white throat adds allure, making it identifiable and distinctive in its native habitats.

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Purple inkflower (Harveya purpurea)

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Care Guide for Purple inkflower

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Pruning: Purple inkflower features striking purple flowers and thrives with early spring pruning. Key techniques include removing dead stems and cutting back spent flower stalks to encourage new blooms and maintain shape. Clean tools to prevent disease and align pruning with the plant's growth cycle for optimal health.

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