{"product_id":"ruellia","title":"Ruellia","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRuellia – Low-Maintenance Color for UAE Gardens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuellia, commonly called Mexican Petunia, is a hardy flowering shrub known for its mass of purple trumpet-shaped blooms and glossy green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt thrives in UAE heat and keeps flowering through most of the year, making it perfect for borders, mass planting, and low-maintenance landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Ruellia from iplants.ae\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContinuous color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces purple, pink, or white flowers daily in full sun\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and drought tolerant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handles UAE summers once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works great as ground cover or for filling empty garden spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Needs minimal pruning and basic watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBasic Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun to partial shade. Full sun gives the best flower production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater 2-3 times per week in summer. Reduce in winter. Tolerates short dry periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell-draining soil works best. Adapts to sandy and loamy mixes common in UAE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePruning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrim back leggy growth after flowering to keep it compact and encourage new blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are checked for healthy roots and active growth before dispatch from iplants.ae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Ruellia grow in UAE weather?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It’s well suited to UAE heat, sun, and humidity and is widely used in public and villa landscaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall does it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutdoors it grows 60-90 cm tall and spreads quickly. Regular pruning keeps it tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it flower year-round in Dubai?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt flowers most of the year in UAE conditions, with peak blooming in warmer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iPlants","offers":[{"title":"40cm - 50cm","offer_id":48365633929471,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/7873\/8687\/files\/0a593026-710c-47cb-a6f8-1f6611c2de7c.jpg?v=1778830950","url":"https:\/\/iplants.ae\/products\/ruellia","provider":"iPlants - What is Desert? Let's make our Emirates Green.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}