How to tend a Heliotropium arborescens

Also known as: Heliotropium corymbosum Ruiz & Pav., Heliotropium grandiflorum Donn, Heliotropium odoratissimum Gaterau, Heliotropium odoratum Moench, Heliotropium odorum Salisb., Heliotropium peruvianum L., Heliotropium voltaireanum (Paxton) Loudon, Heliotropium arborescens var. grisellum I.M.Johnst., Synzistachium peruvianum (L.) Raf., Heliotropium peruvianum var. voltaireanum Paxton

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like sunshine, slightly resistant to half shade

Soil

Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Need more fertilization, dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 2-3 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely

About this plant

Origin
Europe
Category
Boraginaceae, Heliotropium
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height 15-18 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period May-July
Flower colors
white, light blue
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