Rungia klossii MUSHROOM PLANT (plant)

Description and uses:

Mushroom plant, also called Rungia klossii in Latin, is an exotic perennial species that is rare in commerce.
It is part of the Acanthaceae family.
It is an unusual variety originating from Papua.
It has the particularity of having leaves with an atypical taste.
This species is mainly used as a condiment and aromatic plant.
It can be used in gourmet cooking just like the oyster plant, mugwort cola or pineapple sage.

It measures on average 30 to 50 cm in height at adult size.
This variety has thick, shiny foliage with a mushroom flavor.
Its flowers are blue in late autumn.
Its seeds are small and resemble those of pineapple sage.

Planting and cultivation:

Rungia klossii plant 10 to 20 cm high, delivered in a plug with a well-developed root system.
Upon receipt, transplant it into a 5 liter pot of potting soil rich in organic matter, drain the bottom of the pot well then water thoroughly during planting.
Then place the culture in a shaded place.

It is also possible to grow it as an annual directly in the ground in a shady situation.
The size allows for more leaf.

• Truly unusual foliage with exceptional taste.
• To grow in partial shade in cool soil.
• Not hardy to bring in in winter.
• Fast growing, produces a lot.
• Beautiful autumn flowering.