| Botanical Name | Ruspolia hypocrateriformis |
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Genus | Ruspolia |
| Specie | hypocrateriformis |
| Common Name | Ruddy Rose, Pricklybush |
| Life Cycle | Tropicals and Tender Perennials |
| Fragrant or Not | no |
| Category(Bush/Vine/Tree) | shrub |
| Height | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Spacing | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Flowering Months | late summer,early fall |
| Flower Color | Red-Orange |
| Growing Areas | All hot areas of pakistan |
| Frost Tender | yes |
| Exposure | Light Shade Partial to Full Shade |
| Soil pH | tolerant |
| Propagation | soft wood cuttings |
| Uses | ornamental plant |
| Other Details | Very rare plant. Blooms with clusters of beautiful flowers up to 1" in diameter. Drought and heat tolerant once established. Fast growing, forms a nice bushy small size shrub, can be used as a specimen perennial. Great butterfly attractor. |
