Red Variegated Caricature Plant

Bring rich colour and tropical character to your space with the Red Variegated Caricature Plant. Its broad green leaves are beautifully patterned with cream, pink, red, and deep burgundy tones, creating a striking display even when the plant is not flowering.

This evergreen ornamental shrub grows best in bright filtered light or partial shade. In Saudi Arabia, it is suitable for protected gardens, shaded patios, entrances, balconies, and bright indoor areas away from intense direct sunlight.

Plant Details:

• Common name: Red Variegated Caricature Plant
• Arabic name: النبات الكاريكاتوري المبرقش الأحمر
• Arabic pronunciation: An-Nabat Al-Karikaturi Al-Mubarraqash Al-Ahmar
• Scientific name: Graptophyllum pictum ‘Tricolor’
• Family: Acanthaceae
• Plant type: Evergreen ornamental shrub
• Foliage: Green, cream, pink, red, and burgundy variegated leaves
• Light: Bright indirect light to partial shade
• Watering: Moderate
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
• Climate: Warm, tropical, and subtropical
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Suitable for: Protected gardens, shaded patios, entrances, balconies, offices, and bright indoor spaces
• Maintenance: Low to moderate

Care Tips:

• Place in bright, filtered light to maintain strong leaf colours.
• Protect the foliage from intense afternoon sunlight, particularly during summer.
• Water when the upper layer of soil begins to dry.
• Keep the soil lightly moist without allowing it to become waterlogged.
• Use a pot with good drainage.
• Pinch or prune growing tips to encourage a dense, bushy shape.
• Apply a balanced fertilizer during the active growing season.
• Protect the plant from cold weather, frost, and drying winds.

Note: Leaf colours and patterns naturally vary between individual plants and may change depending on light, season, and growing conditions. The supplied plant may differ slightly in height, shape, and fullness. The pot shown is a nursery container and may differ from the delivered container.