Red Ruellia (Ruellia Elegans) is a perennial subshrub in the Acanthaceae family with easy 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.

Ruellia elegans is a showy annual or perennial subshrub native to eastern and southern Brazil, known for its bright scarlet trumpet-shaped flowers.

Red Ruellia

Red Ruellia

Ruellia Elegans

Ruellia elegans is a showy annual or perennial subshrub native to eastern and southern Brazil, known for its bright scarlet trumpet-shaped flowers.

Quick Facts

Type
subshrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy
Indoor:Yes
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:ornamental, pollinator attraction, groundcover

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Red Ruellia

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Prune
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Acanthaceae
Genus:Ruellia