Chameleon Chameleon Plant
Houttuynia cordata
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Annuals: Foliage
Min. Temp
Tender: 36°
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Variegated
Fall Foliage
Variegated
Flower Color
Not Applicable
Blooming Time
Early Spring - to hard frost, if proper care is given
Habit
Mounding
Height
12–18 in
Spread
2–3 ft
Form
Single
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Design
Filler
Safety
Toxic to Dogs/Cats
Growth Rate
Fast
Traits
Showy Foliage
Tolerance/Resistance
Tolerates standing water
Attracts
Doesn't Attract Beneficials
Uses/Placement
Groundcover
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Full Shade
Soil Texture
Silty
Soil Drainage
Poorly drained
Soil Moisture
Adaptable
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost, Peat Moss
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Daily in a basket/container. Weekly in the ground.
Micronutrients
Iron (Fe), Magnesium (Mg), Calcium (Ca), Zinc (Zn), Manganese (Mn), Boron (B)
Care
Care Level
High
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Hand Pollination may be possible
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division