Painted Tongue. A pretty free flowering houseplant with large funnel shaped velvety blooms. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers June to October. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 55°F / 12°C.
Salpiglossis sinnuata
A pretty free flowering houseplant with large funnel shaped velvety blooms
Additional information
| Generic | Salpiglossis |
|---|---|
| Species | sinnuata |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Painted Tongue |
| Flower Colour | mixed colours |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Annual |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, October |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 55°F / 12°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Dead head regularly |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Botrytis, Aphids |
| Maintenance | Discard after flowering |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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