Lollipop Plant. A very showy flowering houseplant with cone shaped flowerheads of golden yellow bracts and tubular white flowers. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers May to August. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 55°F / 12°C.
Pachystachys lutea
A very showy flowering houseplant with cone shaped flowerheads of golden yellow bracts and tubular white flowers
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Pachystachys |
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Species | lutea |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Lollipop Plant |
Flower Colour | white, yellow |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 60cm |
Family | Acanthaceae |
Spread | 45cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy, Erect |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | May, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 55°F / 12°C |
Planting | |
Care | Water sparingly in winter, Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | Cut back all shoots to encourage replacement growth, Pinch shoots regularly to encourage branching |
Pruning Time | Early spring |
Pests and diseases | Red spider mite, Whiteflies |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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