How to tend a Borago officinalis
Also known as: Borago advena Gilib., Borago aspera Gilib., Borago hortensis L.
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Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water
Sunlight
Like sunshine, resistant to half shade, avoid strong direct light
Soil
Peat or soil with specific nutrients
Fertilizer
Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly
Pruning
Remove aged tissues, dead, rotten, diseased leaves timely
About this plant
- Origin
- East Mediterranean coastal areas and Anatolia
- Category
- Boraginaceae, Borago
- Size
- Diameter ⥠10 cm, height ⥠15 cm
- Blooming period
- Flowering period July
- Flower colors
- light red, blue, white, rose red
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