Teddy Bear Vine. An attractive foliage plant with dark green foliage, red underneath, covered in ginger brown hairs. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers June to August. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Cyanotis kewensis
An attractive foliage plant with dark green foliage, red underneath, covered in ginger brown hairs
Additional information
| Generic | Cyanotis |
|---|---|
| Species | kewensis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Teddy Bear Vine |
| Flower Colour | pink, purple |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 15cm |
| Family | Commelinaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Water sparingly in winter |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Aphids, Red spider mite, Vine weevils |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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