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Cyanotis beddomei ‘Brown Hill’
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Cyanotis beddomei ‘Brown Hill’
Quick Care Guide
Watering
Water when ~90–100% dry
Substrate
Airy + gritty • Fast-draining • Mineral-leaning • Medium
Temperature
Ideal: 18–28 °C • Avoid below: 10 °C
Humidity
Normal 40–50 %
Growth habit
Trailing succulent herbaceous perennial.
Support
optional
Growth speed
Average
Max size indoors
Max. trail length: 60 cm • Max. spread: 30 cm
Origin & habitat
Cultivar of Cyanotis beddomei; species native to India (Tamil Nadu)
Outdoor growing
Indoor only
How to read these values
These care values are quick reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a guide, then adjust for pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the substrate dries.
For more detail, read the full product description or visit our Plant Care Guides.
- Light: level and approximate lux at leaf level.
- Watering: “% dry” shows how far the substrate should dry before watering again.
- Substrate: structure, drainage, moisture retention, base material and particle size.
- Temperature: “Ideal” shows the preferred range; “Avoid below” marks the cold-stress threshold.
- Humidity: target range; steady conditions usually matter more than exact numbers.
- Growth habit: how the plant grows, such as upright, climbing, trailing, clumping or rosette-forming.
- Support: whether a stake, pole or trellis is needed, optional or unnecessary.
- Growth speed: expected pace under suitable indoor conditions; use as a guide, not a promise.
- Max size indoors: realistic long-term indoor size under good conditions.
- Toxicity & safety: irritation, toxicity or physical hazards such as spines or bristles.
- Origin & habitat: native range, hybrid background or typical habitat where relevant.
- Outdoor growing: when a potted indoor plant can be placed outside and what outdoor protection it needs.
Cyanotis beddomei ‘Brown Hill’
Cyanotis beddomei ‘Brown Hill’ has soft brown-green leaves and hairy trailing stems. New shoots can start upright, then lengthen into loose runners that trail over the pot edge or can be trimmed to keep the plant compact.
Cyanotis beddomei is native to Tamil Nadu, India, where it can grow as a small woody-based plant or root in pockets on rocky surfaces. The ‘Brown Hill’ form has slightly succulent, hairy stems. In a pot, it needs warmth, bright filtered light and a mix that drains well. Water can collect between the hairs and crowded stems, so airflow matters after watering.
Key traits
- Warm brown-green Cyanotis with soft hairy leaves
- Loose stems that trail or scramble over the pot edge
- Slightly succulent growth that prefers fast drainage
- Can be trimmed to keep the pot fuller
- Stem-tip cuttings can refresh an older plant or add new growth
Stems, flowers and habitat
Mature plants may produce small pinkish-purple flowers with three petals and blue-haired stamens. Indoors, the soft leaves are usually more noticeable than the small flowers.
Care guide
- Light: Give bright indirect light or gentle morning sun. Keep the fuzzy leaves out of hot midday sun behind glass.
- Watering: Water thoroughly, then let the mix dry well before watering again.
- Substrate: Use a loose, well-drained mix with mineral particles such as pumice, perlite or lava.
- Pot: Use a shallow pot or small hanging pot with drainage.
- Humidity: Normal indoor humidity is fine. Airflow matters more than high humidity.
- Temperature: Keep warm, around 18–28 °C. Place it away from cold, damp substrate.
- Feeding: Feed lightly during active growth.
- Pruning: Trim long stems to keep the plant fuller.
- Propagation: Root stem-tip cuttings with several nodes in warm conditions.
- Mineral substrate: In a mineral-heavy mix, water less often than in a softer organic mix.
Growth checks
- Soft stem bases: Check for cold, dense or constantly wet substrate.
- Long pale stems: The plant needs more light.
- Scorched patches: Move it away from hot direct sun.
- Dust in the hairs: Clean gently with a soft brush or light airflow.
- Mealybugs at nodes: Check dense stem joints and leaf bases, especially on older growth.
Handling and name note
Keep away from pets and children that nibble plants. Handle the fuzzy stems gently because they bruise and break easily.
Cyanotis refers to blue, ear-like flower features in the genus. Beddomei is a commemorative plant name.
Plant names, growth habits, natural habitats and indoor care guidance are checked against trusted botanical, habitat and horticultural references before publication.View our plant care resources and references.
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