Isotoma plant growing subshrub of the genus Isotoma also known as Blue star plant or Star Creeper, Isotoma plant perennial evergreen or annual plant, used as ornamental plant and as groundcover plant, can grow in mediterranean, desert, subtropical, temperate or tropic climate and growing in hardiness zone 9+ as perennial and 2+ as annual.
Leaves color green in elliptic shape with serrated margin
Isotoma plant flower
Flower color can be: blue, purple or white in star shape.
Isotoma plant for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Isotoma plant growing and care:
Nothing special
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Aggressive plant
Planting season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Dead flowers and leaves
Size of the plant:
10-40cm, 4-16 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full sun / Half shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season?
Spring / Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower:
Star shape flowers in colors blue, purple or white
Scientific name:
Isotoma plant