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Home - Gardening - Plants Information - Beefsteak Plant, Formosa Blood Leaf Beefsteak Plant, Formosa Blood LeafIresine lindenii Formosa Amaranthaceae Reniform leaves which attach opposite on the stem; dark red foliage with lighter veins; flowers in spikes, not ornamental. Do not allow plant to dry out, keep evenly moist; bright, cool light; pinch back to shape; may be placed outdoors in a sheltered place in the summer. Plant Form or Habit: upright Plant Use: rotational color pot plant Exposure: medium Flower Color: not ornamental Blooming Period: Height: Up to 3 feet Width: 1 feet Foliage Texture: medium Heat Tolerance: low Water Requirements: medium |