Red Butterfly Wing (Christia vespertilionis) | Butterfly plant

The Red Butterfly Wing (Christia vespertilionis) is a stunning ornamental with unique triangular leaves striped in red and green that look just like fluttering butterflies. A rare, eye-catching houseplant and garden novelty, it is also valued in traditional herbal medicine. Sow the seeds in warm, well-draining soil and keep in bright, indirect light; they germinate readily in tropical warmth. Grown in pots indoors or in garden beds, this exotic beauty adds instant charm to any collection — a favourite among rare-plant enthusiasts and ornamental gardeners.