Growing Iresine (Bloodleaf/Beefsteak Plant): Bold Foliage Annual

Features

Upright, Coleus-like plant with striking burgundy or chartreuse foliage. Great as container centerpiece or mid-border bedding.

Light/Water: Part sun or shade; water when top inch of soil is dry.
Soil/pH: Well-drained potting mix or soil pH 5.6–5.9.
Pests: Rarely mealybug or scale; no disease concerns.
Companions: Combine with tropicals (bananas, Cordyline) or contrast with Verbena, Calibrachoa, Petunia.
Late Spring: Pinch to promote branching and fullness.

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