| Botanical name | Houttuynia cordata 'Chamaeleon' |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
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| Flowers | This plant bears white flowers. |
| Common name(s) | Harlequin plant |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | Houttuynia cordata ‘Chamaeleon’ has unusual ivy-shaped leaves that are coloured yellow, red, pink, green or orange, hence the name ‘harlequin plant’. |
| Other languages | Harlekynplant (A) |
Houttuynia cordata 'Chamaeleon' (Harlequin plant)
- Botanical name: Houttuynia cordata 'Chamaeleon'
- Common name(s): Harlequin plant
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
This spreading plant with white flowers belongs to the dogwood family. Unusual ivy-shaped leaves are coloured yellow, red, pink, green or orange, hence the name ‘harlequin plant’. In frosty areas, it disappears in winter, returning again in spring.
Botanical Pronunciation: hoo-TIE-nee-a kor-DAH-ta
Houttuynia cordata 'Chamaeleon' requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
This plant bears white flowers.
Houttuynia cordata ‘Chamaeleon’ has unusual ivy-shaped leaves that are coloured yellow, red, pink, green or orange, hence the name ‘harlequin plant’.
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