Poor Man’s Orchid. A very pretty flowering plant with fern like foliage and masses of ‘orchid’ like flowers. Max Height 35cm. Max Spread 25cm. Flowers April to October. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 40°F / 5°C.
Schizanthus pinnatus
A very pretty flowering plant with fern like foliage and masses of ‘orchid’ like flowers
Additional information
| Generic | Schizanthus |
|---|---|
| Species | pinnatus |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Poor Man's Orchid |
| Flower Colour | mixed colours |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Annual |
| Height | 35cm |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Spread | 25cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, October |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 40°F / 5°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Aphids |
| Maintenance | Discard after flowering |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
Related products
Achimenes hybrida
Masses of pretty flowers bourne over a long flowering season
Acalypha wilkesiana ‘Musaica’
An unusual houseplant with long tassels of tiny flowers and heavily mottled red and orange foliage
Achimenes hybrida ‘Ambroise Verschaffelt’
Masses of pretty white veined purple flowers bourne over a long flowering season
Achimenes hybrida ‘Pink Beauty’
Masses of pretty flowers bourne over a long flowering season
Achimenes hybrida ‘Purple King’
Masses of pretty flowers with a ruffled margin bourne over a long flowering season
Acacia armata
Pretty feathery leaves with attractive powder puff like heads of fragrant flowers
Achimenes hybrida ‘Little Beauty’
Masses of pretty flowers bourne over a long flowering season
Acalypha wilkesiana ‘Godseffiana’
An unusual houseplant with long tassels of tiny flowers and attractive white variegated leaves