Brazilian Wild Petunia Tropical

Name: Brazilian Wild Petunia Tropical
Brand: wio
SKU: 52475

SKU: 52475

€7.90

Ruellia devosiana, commonly known as Brazilian Wild Petunia, is a vibrant and attractive plant that brings a splash of color and tropical flair to terrariums and paludariums. Known for its lush, green foliage and striking purple flowers, this plant offers a stunning visual contrast and a touch of the exotic to your indoor garden.

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The Brazilian Wild Petunia is an evergreen perennial that thrives in the warm, humid conditions of terrariums and paludariums, making it an ideal choice for these environments. Its leaves are dark green, elongated, and slightly fuzzy, creating a lush backdrop for the vibrant white purple flowers that bloom intermittently throughout the year. The flowers are trumpet-shaped, adding an elegant and sophisticated touch to the plant's overall appearance.

Ruellia devosiana prefers bright, indirect light to flourish but can adapt to medium light conditions, making it versatile and easy to care for. Its moderate growth rate and bushy habit make it suitable for filling in spaces or adding height to your setup. Regular watering to keep the soil moist and maintaining high humidity will ensure that the Brazilian Wild Petunia remains healthy and vibrant.
Plant Type: Evergreen Perennial

Growth Habit: Bushy, moderate growth

Leaf Colour: Dark Green

Flower Colour: Vibrant Purple

Light Requirements: Bright, indirect light preferred; adaptable to medium light

Watering: Keep soil consistently moist

Humidity: High
Your Brazilian Wild Petunia comes carefully packaged in a 140x100mm clear cup, crafted from PLA (polylactic acid), a material that is 100% compostable. This sustainable packaging choice is derived from corn starch and features a 4mm air exchange hole to support a healthy microclimate, essential for the plant's well-being. Planted in our Sticky Soil, Ruellia devosiana is securely held in place during transport and handling, highlighting our commitment to eco-friendly gardening and packaging solutions.
Offers lush foliage and striking white purple, trumpet-shaped flowers

Perfect for adding color and tropical elegance to terrariums or paludariums

Thrives in high humidity and bright, indirect light conditions

Moderate growth rate and bushy habit for versatile placement

Comes planted in Sticky Soil for easy integration and stability
Choose a location within your setup that receives bright, indirect light to showcase the Brazilian Wild Petunia's beauty.

Remove the plant and Sticky Soil gently from the PLA cup, using tools or your fingers for careful extraction. Cut the cup if necessary for easier plant removal.

Position Ruellia devosiana in the selected area. The Sticky Soil allows for flexible placement on any surface, enabling creative planting designs.

To maintain optimal humidity, cover the Sticky Soil with moss or regularly mist the plant, ensuring a moist environment conducive to growth.

Provide the plant with bright, indirect light to encourage flowering, adjusting as needed for medium light conditions.

Water the soil to keep it consistently moist, avoiding waterlogging.

Trim the plant as needed to control its size and shape within your terrarium or paludarium.

After planting, compost the PLA cup as part of your commitment to eco-friendly gardening practices.