Origins: Peru, Ecuador
Bloom: Short inflorescence with multiple purple bracts that produce small white flowers with a purple band on the edge. Very fragrant, smelling earthy like chai or cinnamon
Ideal for: Outdoors
Light: Indirect or filtered sun, can handle partial direct light
Water: Spray or dunk twice a week, allow to dry within 6-8 hours. Add an extra watering to rehydrate during hotter and drier months
This is a dwarf form of purpurea that grows long with stacked leaves that resemble a star shape when you look down at the plant. This variety is commonly called purpurea 'Shooting Star' Produces offsets during and outside of bloom