How to tend a Tibouchina lepidota
Also known as: Tibouchina lepidota (Humb. & Bonpl.) Baill., Rhexia lepidota Bonpl., Chaetogastra lepidota (Humb. & Bonpl.) DC., Pleroma lepidotum (Humb. & Bonpl.) Triana
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Water thoroughly when soil is dry
Sunlight
Long-day plant, likes sunshine, but avoid strong sunlight in summer at noon
Soil
Peat or soil with specific nutrients
Fertilizer
Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly
Pruning
Remove old, diseased, dead leaves and withered flowers timely
About this plant
- Origin
- China
- Category
- Ranunculaceae, Paeonia
- Size
- Diameter ⥠10 cm, height ⥠15 cm
- Blooming period
- Flowering period April-May, viewing period 1-2 weeks
- Flower colors
- pink
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