PetalPal
The sap can irritate skin. Mildly toxic to cats and dogs.
Light
Full sun
Water
Water when it dries. In summer, water often.
Temperature
15-32°C, not below 0°C
Feed
Every 2 weeks in bloom
Do this when you get home
- Put it where the balcony gets the most sun
- When the soil surface is dry, water it through. In summer that may be every day.
Day to day
- After each flush, cut off the tips that bloomed. New shoots flower again soon.
- In winter, cut the branches back and keep it somewhere that doesn't freeze
Common questions
Few flowers, and the stems are thin and long?
Not enough light. Plumbago needs plenty of sun, and a trim when it stretches.
