Purple Scalystem (Elytraria Imbricata) is a perennial herb in the Acanthaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.

Elytraria imbricata is a herbaceous perennial plant known for its variable habit, ranging from a stemless rosette to a stemmed form up to 60 cm tall.