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Asiatic Dewflower Plant Care
Murdannia bracteata (C.B.Clarke) J.K.Morton ex D.Y.Hong
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With its striking bright purple flowers and elongated lance-shaped leaves, this plant originates from Southeast Asia and is highly sought after by plant collectors for its unique appearance. The vibrant color of the flowers and the interesting leaf shape make it a standout addition to any plant collection.
Every 3–7 days
Bright indirect light
65–80°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Asiatic Dewflower?
Water Asiatic Dewflower every 3–7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 60–80% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season.
What Is the Asiatic Dewflower?
Asiatic Dewflower (Murdannia bracteata) belongs to the Commelinaceae family within the Murdannia genus. Asiatic Dewflower is native to Southeast Asia. Asiatic Dewflower is also known as Pink Water-Wandering Jew.
Asiatic Dewflower displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to 1 ft tall with a spread of approximately . Asiatic Dewflower produces small, delicate blue or purple flowers.
How Often Should You Water a Asiatic Dewflower?
Murdannia bracteata requires watering every 3–7 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 3–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Asiatic Dewflower Need?
Asiatic Dewflower thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Asiatic Dewflower in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Asiatic Dewflower Prefer?
Murdannia bracteata grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Asiatic Dewflower prefers humidity levels of 60–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
60–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Asiatic Dewflower?
Well-draining, peat-based potting mix with added perlite for aeration. Good drainage is essential for Asiatic Dewflower to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Asiatic Dewflower?
Feed Asiatic Dewflower every 2 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 2 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Asiatic Dewflower?
Repot every 1-2 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Asiatic Dewflower?
Asiatic Dewflower can be propagated through division, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to orange asiatic dayflower plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Asiatic Dewflower Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Asiatic Dewflower, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Asiatic Dewflower?
Asiatic Dewflower is susceptible to spider mites, aphids. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
Keep exploring plants
Asiatic Dewflower is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Murdannia genus — compare its care with other Murdannia species on PlantoScan.
Murdannia is part of the Commelinaceae plant family — browse all Commelinaceae genera and species.
Asiatic Dewflower thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Murdannia Species
Other Murdannia species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Murdannia bracteata (C.B.Clarke) J.K.Morton ex D.Y.Hong, family Commelinaceae (first published in Acta Phytotax. Sin. 12: 473 (1974)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Asiatic Dewflower, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Public domain, CC0 1.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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