Description
It is long lasting and attention-grabbing addition to the flowerbed. It is a short ground-hugging beauty with profuse and delicate blooms.
| Sr | Item name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Torenia (Any Color) - Plant |
| 2 | 6 inch (15 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
Torenia is a highly popular shade plant, which is also a profuse bloomer. Being compact and bushy, the plant is ideal for edges, flower beds, containers, hanging baskets, etc. It has soft, succulent stems and serrated leaves.
The bloom time of this plant starts from late spring or early summer and extends through the fall. It is a profuse blooming annual flower that starts flowering early in the season and keeps up the show through fall, with minimal deadheading.Plant Specifications
| Plant Height | 16 inch (41 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 5 inch (13 cm) |
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | Wishbone flower, Bluewings, Ola beauty |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 6-12 inch |
| Flower Colour | Any color |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
- Keep the soil moist, but never soggy, as the Torenia flower is susceptible to root rot.
- Fertilize the plant with organic fertilizer twice in every month.
- Deadhead spent blooms for the most prolific production of the Torenia flower.
Torenia care
- Torenia is propagated through seeds.
- Sow the seeds during spring when the temperature start to rise.
- Sow the seeds in a place with bright light.
- Do not cover the seeds with soil, as they need light to germinate.
- Water the seeds regularly, keep the soil moist.
| Sunlight | Full sun to partial shade |
| Watering | Moderately |
| Soil | Well drained and fertile soil |
| Temperature | 21-24 degree C |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Torenia uses
Ornamental Use:
- Grown as groundcover, container plant and hanging basket plant