{"product_id":"ruellia-red-plant","title":"Ruellia Red Plant | Ruellia elegans | Red Flowering Ground Cover Shrub India","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRuellia Red Plant — Ruellia elegans | Red Flowering Ground Cover Shrub\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuellia Red\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eRuellia elegans\u003c\/em\u003e) is a cheerful, low-maintenance tropical flowering shrub that produces a continuous flush of vibrant red trumpet-shaped flowers almost year-round. Fast-spreading and easy to grow, it makes an excellent ground cover, border plant, and butterfly garden addition for Indian gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ruellia elegans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ruellia Red, Red Ruellia, Brazilian Petunia (red)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acanthaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial flowering shrub \/ ground cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–60 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibrant red, trumpet-shaped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Year-round in warm climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining loamy or sandy soil; tolerates a range of soil types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monthly balanced NPK; bloom booster every 6 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Suitability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good in pots and grow bags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLandscaping Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ground cover, garden border, butterfly garden, mass planting, slope cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpreads naturally by runners — excellent for covering large areas quickly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts butterflies and hummingbirds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives in Kerala’s warm, humid climate year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCustomer FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does Ruellia Red spread on its own?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes — it spreads by runners and self-seeds, making it excellent for quickly covering garden borders and slopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it the same as Brazilian Petunia?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Ruellia elegans is related to the Brazilian Petunia family but is the red-flowering species, distinct from the more common purple Ruellia simplex.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it flower all year?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes — in warm Kerala-type climates it produces flowers almost continuously throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Nursery Fresh  ✓ Healthy Dispatch  ✓ Secure Packaging  ✓ Expert Support  ✓ WhatsApp Assistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShipping: ₹80\/kg within Kerala. Outside Kerala: no refund\/replacement for transit damage. Continuous opening video required for Kerala claims.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eImages are representative. Minor natural variation in size, colour, and growth stage is expected and not a defect.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blueberry Botanicals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49967387181306,"sku":"BB-PLT-RUR-001","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/4537\/4202\/files\/ruellia-red-plant-ruellia-elegans-red-flowering-ground-cover-shrub-india.png?v=1785607627","url":"https:\/\/www.blueberrybotanicals.in\/ar\/products\/ruellia-red-plant","provider":"Blueberry Botanicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}