Planetagarden
How do you grow lofos?
Use a well-drained peat/perlite mix and maintain soil pH between 6.0 and 6.5. Feed with a complete water-soluble fertilizer at 200 ppm. Keep light levels high to moderate, between 5,000 and 8,000 footcandles. Although flowering isn't related to day length, higher light levels will produce more flowers.
How do you propagate Lophospermum?
The propagation of this plant is done through cuttings.
- Ensure the cuttings are immediately planted in pots.
- Pinch out the tip during its initial growth period to encourage breaks in the plants.
- Once a secure root system has been formed, these plants should be transferred in hanging baskets.
Is Lophospermum perennial?
Lophospermum species are herbaceous perennial climbers with fibrous roots. They climb by means of twining leaf stalks (petioles) rather than tendrils or twining stems. The long stems are branched, becoming woody at the base with age.
What is lofos?
The latin name for Lofos is Lophospermum erubescens but may be found listed as Asarina erubescens or Maurandya erubescens in some gardening books. ... Lophospermum is a tender perennial plant suitable for growing in hanging baskets or against a wall or trellis where it will reach a height of up to 3m (10′).
