Light
Very bright / some direct • approx. 20,000–40,000 lux




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Iresine diffusa f. herbstii 'Rich Goldstar' is a colourful Bloodleaf with warm red leaves marked by golden-yellow veining. The smooth oval foliage has a glossy surface and a bright, leafy look in small to medium indoor pots, with fresh stem-tip growth carrying the strongest colour. Its soft stems branch into a bushy plant as new shoots develop, giving the pot a fuller outline over time. Bloodleaf is regarded as non-toxic to cats and dogs. A bright filtered position helps the warm tones stay clear, while the plant remains mainly foliage-focused indoors, with small flowers rarely becoming part of the display.
Quick Care Guide
Light
Very bright / some direct • approx. 20,000–40,000 lux
Watering
Water when ~20–35% dry
Substrate
Moisture-retentive but aerated • Evenly moist • Organic-leaning • Fine-medium
Temperature
Ideal: 18–26 °C • Avoid below: 10 °C
Humidity
Moist 50–60 %
Growth habit
Upright bushy herbaceous perennial.
Support
not needed
Growth speed
High
Max size indoors
Max. height: 45 cm • Max. spread: 45 cm
Toxicity & safety
Non-toxic & Pet Friendly
Origin & habitat
Tropical & subtropical America; cultivated Bloodleaf form
These care values are practical reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a starting point, then adjust for your room, pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the plant dries.
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Move outside once nights stay above
18°C
Bring under cover below
15°C
Best outdoors in
Warm summer patio, Sheltered urban spot
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