ruellia

Ruellia requires moderate amounts of water throughout the season. During the summer months, the plant should be watered approximately once a week with the soil kept lightly moist. During the winter months, watering should be reduced, with only occasional light watering. Avoid over-watering the plant, as root rot can occur.

For optimal growth, Ruellia Geminiflora should receive at least 6 hours of sunlight each day. Full sun is preferable, but partial shade can work as well. Morning sun is considered the best type of sunlight for Ruellia Geminiflora, so it is best to provide it with the sunniest spot in your garden for most of the morning. When grown indoors, it is best to place the plant near a south or west-facing window with access to direct sunlight.

Ruellia (Ruellia geminiflora) should be pruned twice yearly, once in late spring and again in late summer. The late spring pruning should involve removing any dead or damaged stems. In the late summer pruning, you should reduce the plant's size and shape, as well as remove any spent flowers. For ruellia, it is generally best to avoid pruning too heavily in a single season since it can cause excessive stress to the plant. As a general rule of thumb, try to remove no more than 1/3 of the total stems at a time.