Iresine herbstii ‘Aureoreticulata’ (Golden Vein Bloodleaf)
Iresine herbstii ‘Aureoreticulata’ (Golden Vein Bloodleaf)
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Iresine herbstii ‘Aureoreticulata’ is a striking tropical foliage shrub grown for its vivid, ornamental leaves rather than its small, insignificant flowers. It features bright green to golden-yellow foliage marked with bold red to burgundy veins, creating a highly decorative, almost mosaic-like appearance.
Native to the warm rainforests of South America, this variety thrives in humid, frost-free conditions and is commonly used as an indoor foliage plant or outdoor accent in tropical and subtropical gardens. Its compact growth and vivid leaf pattern make it ideal for containers, borders, and colourful mixed plantings.
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Mature height
0.4 to 0.8m
Mature width
0.4 to 0.6m
Spacing
0.4 to 0.6m
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen in warm climates
Foliage
Golden-green foliage with vivid red to burgundy veining
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Occasional, not ornamental (small greenish-white flowers)
Sun tolerance
Full sun to part shade
Maintenance
Low to medium, pinch tips to maintain compact, bushy growth
Root System
Shallow fibrous root system suited to pots and tropical garden beds