Poor Man’s Orchid. A very pretty flowering plant with fern like foliage and masses of ‘orchid’ like flowers. Max Height 35cm. Max Spread 25cm. Flowers April to October. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 40°F / 5°C.
Schizanthus pinnatus
A very pretty flowering plant with fern like foliage and masses of ‘orchid’ like flowers
Additional information
| Generic | Schizanthus |
|---|---|
| Species | pinnatus |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Poor Man's Orchid |
| Flower Colour | mixed colours |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Annual |
| Height | 35cm |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Spread | 25cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, October |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 40°F / 5°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Aphids |
| Maintenance | Discard after flowering |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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