A pretty houseplant with tubular double pink flowers. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers June to September. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Bouvardia domestica ‘Bridesmaid’
A pretty houseplant with tubular double pink flowers
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Bouvardia |
---|---|
Species | domestica |
Varietry | 'Bridesmaid' |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | pink |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 60cm |
Family | Rubiaceae |
Spread | 45cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | June, September |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°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 |
Pruning Time | After flowering |
Pests and diseases | Whiteflies, Red spider mite |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost, Dead heading |
Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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