A pretty houseplant with tubular fragrant 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 ‘Mary’
A pretty houseplant with tubular fragrant flowers
Additional information
| Generic | Bouvardia |
|---|---|
| Species | domestica |
| Varietry | 'Mary' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | white, pink |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Rubiaceae |
| Spread | 45cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| 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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