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Bloodleaf

Iresine Herbstii ''Aureoreticulata'

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Overview

Iresine herbstii 'Aureoreticulata', or Green Beefsteak Plant, features stunning lime-green leaves with striking yellow venation. This tropical perennial enjoys bright, indirect light and requires regular watering to maintain its vibrant foliage. Typically growing to 18 inches in height and spreading 12 inches wide, it thrives in USDA zones 10-11 and is ideal for adding a splash of color to shade gardens or as an eye-catching container specimen.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 10–11
Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii ''Aureoreticulata') — Iresine herbstii 'Aureoreticulata'
Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii ''Aureoreticulata') — indirect light and requires regular watering to maintain its vibrant foliageBloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii ''Aureoreticulata') — scientifically known as *Iresine herbstii* \'Aureoreticulata\'Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii ''Aureoreticulata') — This tropical perennial enjoys brightBloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii ''Aureoreticulata') — features stunning lime-green leaves with striking yellow venationBloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii ''Aureoreticulata') — Typically growing to 18 inches in height and spreading 12 inches wideBloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii ''Aureoreticulata') — The Green Beefsteak Plant

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Amaranthaceae

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Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii ''Aureoreticulata') — Iresine herbstii 'Aureoreticulata'
Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii ''Aureoreticulata') — indirect light and requires regular watering to maintain its vibrant foliage
Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii ''Aureoreticulata') — scientifically known as *Iresine herbstii* \'Aureoreticulata\'
Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii ''Aureoreticulata') — This tropical perennial enjoys bright
Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii ''Aureoreticulata') — features stunning lime-green leaves with striking yellow venation
Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii ''Aureoreticulata') — Typically growing to 18 inches in height and spreading 12 inches wide
Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii ''Aureoreticulata') — The Green Beefsteak Plant

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