{"product_id":"bloodleaf-iresine-herbstii-rich-goldstar","title":"Iresine herbstii 'Rich Goldstar' - Bloodleaf","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe striking colours in this plant's foliage really make it stand out in any houseplant collection - it even stands out amongst the variety in our shop! The mid-green leaves are contrasted with golden-yellow colour around the veins, which are themselves bright pink, as are the stems. The foliage grows densely, with new growth beginning as tiny leaflets sitting snugly on top of the older foliage and gradually growing to fit. Give your Bloodleaf bright light away from direct sun to maintain its color, and keep its soil lightly moist, and it will appreciate your care and give you plenty more stunning foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eIresine diffusa \u003c\/em\u003ef.\u003cem\u003e herbstii  \u003c\/em\u003e'Rich Goldstar' (wool-branch plant that spreads, Herbst's form, cultivar: rich goldstar)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSynonyms: \u003cem\u003eIresine herbstii, Achyranthes herbstii \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis plant was originally identified as \u003cem\u003eIresine herbstii,\u003c\/em\u003e but following a 2000 paper the scientific name accepted by Kew is now \u003cem\u003eIresine diffusa\u003c\/em\u003e f. \u003cem\u003eherbstii,\u003c\/em\u003e reflecting its reclassification as a form of a different species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eBloodleaf, Beefsteak Plant, Herbst's Bloodleaf, Chicken Gizzard\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe Bloodleaf plant is native to Peru, South America where it grows in wet tropical climes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThis plant doesn't need direct sun, which can scorch the leaves, but it does need the light to be bright enough to maintain its colour. Make sure it's bright enough for you to read a newspaper in during the daytime in the spot you choose for this plant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eKeep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThis plant likes above-average humidity. Make sure it's not in a draught or near a radiator, and watch out for crispy brown patches on the edges of the leaves - if it isn't getting enough moisture in the air you might need to add in a pebble tray to increase local humidity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eUse a well-draining but moisture retentive mix. One with a combination of perlite, coir and sand - or a mix designed for ferns - will work well here. Repot every few years as the plant grows.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed every few weeks in spring and summer; reduce to every couple of months in autumn and winter when the plant will be growing less.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYour Bloodleaf Plant will prefer temperatures between 18-26°C. It can grow outdoors in summer, but make sure the temperatures are consistently above 10°C wherever you are keeping it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYes, this plant is non-toxic to pets and humans, making it a safe choice for households with animals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePinch back growing tips to keep it bushy and compact.\u003cbr\u003eIf the leaf colour starts to fade, gradually move to higher light.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eExtras\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSmaller Bloodleaf plants can do well in terrarium environments, where they will appreciate the high level of humidity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"6cm","offer_id":43909745311997,"sku":"CF2704","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"13cm","offer_id":43909745344765,"sku":"CF2705","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/iresine-herbstii-rich-goldstar-bloodleaf-804607.jpg?v=1738193191","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.live\/products\/bloodleaf-iresine-herbstii-rich-goldstar","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}