About
A trailing or creeping evergreen perennial to 10cm in height, with elliptic, dark green leaves marbled with pale green or grey markings above, purple-tinged beneath. Flowers insignificant. An ideal plant for terrariums and bottle gardens.
About the genus
Elatostema can be perennials or subshrubs, with simple, evergreen leaves which are heavily mottled with silver or bronze, and insignificant greenish flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1B
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse
HabitTrailing
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Native toTropical Asia
Care notes
CultivationUnder glass grow in peat-free, loam-based potting compost in bright, indirect light and shade from hot sun. Water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly when in growth and water moderately in winter. Can be grown outdoors in fertile, humus-rich soil in deep shade. An ideal plant for terrariums and bottle gardens
PruningShorten shoots, when in growth, to maintain shape
PropagationPropagate by root cuttings at anytime of year
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free