Cape Leadwort. A beautiful flowering plant with clusters of pure white salverform flowers. Max Height 1.8m. Max Spread 90cm. Flowers July to October. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 40°F / 5°C.
Plumbago auriculata var. alba
A beautiful flowering plant with clusters of pure white salverform flowers
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Plumbago |
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Species | auriculata |
Varietry | var. alba |
Common Name | Cape Leadwort |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 1.8m |
Family | Plumbaginaceae |
Spread | 90cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Sprawling, Climbing |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | July, October |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 40°F / 5°C |
Planting | |
Care | Water sparingly in winter, Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | Cut back to 1/3 of size to an outward facing bud |
Pruning Time | Late winter |
Pests and diseases | Red spider mite, Whiteflies, Mealy bugs |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost, Requires support |
Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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