Buy Now | Stunning Black Kodia Plant (Eranthemum nigrum)

Common name:

Black Kodia

Regional name:

Marathi - Kala Kodia

Category: Shrubs, Groundcovers

Family :Acanthaceae or Crossandra or Thunbergia family

Light:

Sun growing, Semi shade

Water:

Normal, Can tolerate more

Flowering season:

Flowers in flushes throughout the year

Flower or Inflorescence color:

White

Foliage color:

Purple

Plant Height or length:

1 to 2 meters

Plant Spread or Width:

Less than 50 cms

Plant Form:

Spherical or rounded

Special Character:

• Good for Hedges and Borders
• Good for Edges ie very small hedge or border
• Suitable for road median planting
• Good on seaside

Generally available in India in quantities of:

Less than a hundred

Plant Description:

A very striking deep purple colour. Plants make a fantastic contrast with other light green or yellow coloured foliage. They are excellent for use in full sunlight. Plants do not like low humidity and cold weather.
- These are hardy plants with colorful leaves.
- They are grown for their leaves. These are simple and variegated.
- Plants grow to around 1 to 1.5 meter. They are bushy and rounded.
- They require very little care - and this is what makes them popular

Growing tips:

- They like plenty of humus & water during summer.
- Weel drained soil & partial shade.
- They bloom during the rains.
- Plants will do well just about anywhere.
- Maximum color will develop in full sunlight. It fades as light decreases.
- Require less pruning than other hedge plants.