Common Name :Â Caricature Plant
Botanical Name :Â Graptophyllum pictum Chocolate
Family :  Acanthaceae (Acanthus Family)
Origin :Â New Guinea
Growth Habits :Â Â Medium
Light condition :Â Full Sun
Maintenance : Low
Watering Schedule:Â Â Every day
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Graptophyllum pictum, the caricature-plant, is a shrub in the family Acanthaceae. It is a well-known garden shrub loved for its vibrant foliage. Its foliage is a chocolate-purple foliage variegated with creamy pink at the center. Plant can reach 6 feet tall and wide or more and can be used as a beautiful hedge or mixed in with other shrubs.
Plant care:
Grows well in full sun and in shade. But the foliage is little dull in the shade. It needs moderate watering.
