Herpetacanthus Plants — Species, Care & Identification
Herpetacanthus is a plant genus in the Acanthaceae family. PlantoScan has care guides for 8 species in this genus. Each guide covers watering, light, soil, hardiness zone and pet toxicity, with sources.
Herpetacanthus species

Round-leaved Herpetacanthus
Herpetacanthus rotundatus
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- Dwarf HerpetacanthusHerpetacanthus acaulisPlantoScan
Dwarf Herpetacanthus
Herpetacanthus acaulis
- Acanthocereus acuminatusHerpetacanthus acuminatusPlantoScan
Acanthocereus acuminatus
Herpetacanthus acuminatus
- Delicate HerpetacanthusHerpetacanthus delicatusPlantoScan
Delicate Herpetacanthus
Herpetacanthus delicatus
- Napo Snake PlantHerpetacanthus napoensisPlantoScan
Napo Snake Plant
Herpetacanthus napoensis
- Silver SquillHerpetacanthus parvispicaPlantoScan
Silver Squill
Herpetacanthus parvispica
- Rusty-Leafed HerpetacanthusHerpetacanthus rubiginosusPlantoScan
Rusty-Leafed Herpetacanthus
Herpetacanthus rubiginosus
- Acanthodesmus strongyloidesHerpetacanthus strongyloidesPlantoScan
Acanthodesmus strongyloides
Herpetacanthus strongyloides
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