My Garden
| Category | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennial plant | |
| Duration to maturity | 6 months to harvest | |
| Estimated Plant Lifespan | 5 years lifespan | |
| Sun Requirements | 6+ hours direct sunlight (Full Sun) | |
| Pollination | Method: Insect pollination | |
| Watering Requirements | Method: Top watering Frequency: Water when the top inch of soil is dry. Notes: Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot. Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. | |
| Humidity Requirements | Level: Moderate | |
| Cleaning Requirements | Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continued blooming. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and prevent legginess. | |
| Temperature Range | Min: -2°C Max: 30°C | |
| Alternative Names | Forest Skunkbush, Sutera cordata, Manulea cordata, Sutera cordata cordata |
Cultivars
Blue
Megacopa Blue
Megacopa Plum
Snowflake
Field bindweed is a vigorous grower that can easily outcompete the Cape leadwort for resources, particularly water and nutrients, stunting its growth and flowering.
Aphids are small, sap-sucking insects that can infest the leaves and stems, causing stunted growth, leaf curl, and honeydew production. They can also transmit plant viruses.
Whiteflies are tiny, winged insects that cluster on the undersides of leaves, sucking sap and causing yellowing and wilting. They also produce honeydew, attracting sooty mold.
Steps:
- Take stem cuttings of about 10-15cm in length from healthy, non-flowering stems.
- Remove lower leaves to prevent rot.
- Dip the cut end in rooting hormone (optional).
- Plant cuttings in a well-draining potting mix, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged.
- Provide bright, indirect light and keep the cuttings warm until roots develop (usually 4-6 weeks).
Neem oil
Effective against aphids and whiteflies.
Potassium-rich fertilizer
Promotes strong growth and abundant flowering.