House Lime. An attractive houseplant with variegated downy leaves and pretty cup shaped white flowers with golden yellow stamens. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers May. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Sparmannia africana ‘Variegata,
An attractive houseplant with variegated downy leaves and pretty cup shaped white flowers with golden yellow stamens
Additional information
| Generic | Sparmannia |
|---|---|
| Species | africana |
| Varietry | 'Variegata |
| Common Name | House Lime |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 2m |
| Family | Tiliaceae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, white |
| Flowers From | May |
| 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 | Cut back flowered shoots to encourage new growth |
| Pruning Time | After flowering |
| Pests and diseases | Red spider mite, Whiteflies |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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