Plant Facts | Torenia

Torenia

夏堇

(Torenia fournieri)

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Growing Facts

Hong Kong Warm Growing Season (May-August)

Around 4 hours of morning sun

Keep the soil of the flowers moist but not soggy

The plant is susceptible to root rot

Plant in a container

Seedlings spaced 10 inches apart

Fun Facts

The common name is 'Bluewings' referring to its wing-shaped petals

To keep Torenia flowers prolific and blooming, provide a balanced, all-purpose plant food every 2-3 weeks

Torenia plants don't like to be transplanted

Torenia plants are not particular about their soil, but they do prefer it to be slightly acidic- between 6.0 and 6.5, if possible