What is the habitat of the Pseuderanthemum?
Habitat: Pseuderanthemum maculatum grows in Human- Altered environments (yards and gardens). Distribution: Pseuderanthemum maculatum is NOT native to the Lucayan Archipelago. It is native to the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu but is now global as an ornamental. Habit: Pseuderanthemum maculatum grows as an herb to small shrub to 1 m in height. Stems squarish. The leaves are arranged oppositely, each up to 10 cm in length and 3 cm wide, ovate to elliptic with an acute leaf apex. Leaves often variegated.Pseuderanthemum maculatum grows easily with moderate care. It enjoys the sunny, humid and wet seasons of the tropics. Grows best in full sun or partial sun for vibrant foliage colours. Average water requirements.
How do you propagate Pseuderanthemum?
Though it is an adaptable plant, it prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil with considerable amounts of mulch or compost. Prune regularly and vigorously to reduce size, induce vigour and to develop a more compact form. Propagate by cuttings, which will root readily in potting mix with warm conditions. Plant it in rich soil with plenty of organic matter in full sun or light shade and provide plenty of moisture for the best growth. Plants flower more prolifically the more sun they receive. This species will naturalize under optimum growing situations but is never invasive. It requires little maintenance.Though it is an adaptable plant, it prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil with considerable amounts of mulch or compost. Prune regularly and vigorously to reduce size, induce vigour and to develop a more compact form. Propagate by cuttings, which will root readily in potting mix with warm conditions.