Sapphire Flower. A very free flowering houseplant giving a wonderful display of colour. Max Height 45cm. Max Spread 25cm. Flowers June to August. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Browallia speciosa ‘Alba’
A very free flowering houseplant giving a wonderful display of colour
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Browallia |
---|---|
Species | speciosa |
Varietry | 'Alba' |
Common Name | Sapphire Flower |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
Foliage | Annual |
Height | 45cm |
Family | Solanaceae |
Spread | 25cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | June, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
Planting | |
Care | Keep permanently moist, Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | Pinch shoots regularly to encourage branching |
Pruning Time | Mid spring |
Pests and diseases | Aphids, Whiteflies |
Maintenance | Discard after flowering, Requires support |
Propagation | Seed |
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