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Scientific Name: Cyanotis somaliensis C.B. Clarke
Synonym: Tradescantia somaliensis
Family: Commelinaceae

Cyanotis somaliensis at the Huntington Gardens (HBG41581)

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: Indoor plant
USDA: 10-11

Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 30°F (-1°C)

Sun Exposure: Light shade to full shade

Origin: Eastern Africa, Rwanda, Somalia

Growth Habits: Evergreen perennial ground cover

Watering Needs: Moderate water

Propagation: Cuttings

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