Christia Vespertilionis (Red Butterfly Wings) is a tropical plant which thrives in moist semi shade location. Does not prefer direct sunlight. Can be propagated easily through cuttings. Grows 2 to 3 feet tall and bears leaves resembling butterflies in flight.
The 2nd closeup photo has been taken from
http://www.strangewonderfulthings.com/278.htm
Christia Vespertilionis
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Re: Christia Vespertilionis
Looking amazing no wonder why they are known as butterfly bush and the colour is quite unique and do they flower?
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Re: Christia Vespertilionis
tiny white flowers which are not noticeable.
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Re: Christia Vespertilionis
Very beautiful indeed. Mashallah.mikhurram wrote:Christia Vespertilionis (Red Butterfly Wings) is a tropical plant which thrives in moist semi shade location. Does not prefer direct sunlight. Can be propagated easily through cuttings. Grows 2 to 3 feet tall and bears leaves resembling butterflies in flight.
The 2nd closeup photo has been taken from
http://www.strangewonderfulthings.com/278.htm