Homalocladium platycladum is an unusual plant and has many Common Names such as “Tapeworm Plant”or “Ribbon Bush”. The bright green segmented stems are flat and wide. This is really an interesting plant. It has a bushy growth habit and will get 5 to 6ft. tall, but it can be kept small by pruning. The green leaves appear on new growth then drop off. This is a real conversation piece.
Care of Homalocladium platycladum:
Shade to partial sun, temp. 40 to 95 degrees. , 4 to 6 ft. tall, Allow getting slightly dry between waterings.
Family: Polygonaceae
This plant is shipped in a 3.5 - 4 inch pot.
If your local HIGH temperatures are below 55 degrees Fahrenheit you should consider adding:
Homalocladium platycladum is an unusual plant and has many Common Names such as “Tapeworm Plant”or “Ribbon Bush”. The bright green segmented stems are flat and wide. This is really an interesting plant. It has a bushy growth habit and will get 5 to 6ft. tall, but it can be kept small by pruning. The green leaves appear on new growth then drop off. This is a real conversation piece.
Care of Homalocladium platycladum:
Shade to partial sun, temp. 40 to 95 degrees. , 4 to 6 ft. tall, Allow getting slightly dry between waterings.
Family: Polygonaceae
This plant is shipped in a 3.5 - 4 inch pot.
If your local HIGH temperatures are below 55 degrees Fahrenheit you should consider adding: