Purple Coromandel
Asystasia intrusa
Family: Acanthaceae
Purple Coromandel grows in partial shade and prefers moist tropical soil. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Purple Coromandel
Purple Coromandel growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade, soil conditions listed as Moist tropical soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 10-12. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Purple Coromandel as 7-21 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 70-120 days.
Plant Overview
Purple Coromandel (Asystasia intrusa) is listed in the Acanthaceae family and categorized as a groundcover with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-3699
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Plant type
- Groundcover
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Purple Coromandel is listed for partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Moist tropical soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 10-12.
- Hardiness zones
- 10-12
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil
- Moist tropical soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.5
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 7-21 days and the seed depth is 1/4 inch. The listed time to maturity is 70-120 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 7-21 days
- Seed depth
- 1/4 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 70-120 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.