Torenia fournieri growing herbaceous of the genus Torenia also known as Wishbone flower or Bluewings, Torenia fournieri annual plant, used as ornamental plant, can grow in mediterranean, desert, subtropical, temperate climate or as houseplant and growing in hardiness zone 2-11.
Leaves color green in oval to heart shape with serrated margin.
Flower color can be: blue, pink or purple and the inner part can be: blue, purple or white in a mouth shape.
Moist soil, rich soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Sensitive to heat
Planting season:
Spring / Summer
Pests and diseases:
Aphids,
Pruning season:
All the season
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant:
15-30cm, 6-12 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Half shade / Full shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season?
Spring / Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower:
Mouth shape flowers, in colors: blue, pink or purple and the inner part can be: blue, purple or white
Torenia fournieri
Planting Season: Spring Planting, Summer planting
Light exposure requirements: Part shade Plants, Shade Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Mediterranean Climate, Subtropics Climate, Temperate Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Average growing plants, Fast growing plants
Plant life-form: Annual plant, Herbaceous
Plant Uses: Ornamental plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Regularly water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 10, Hardiness zone 11, Hardiness zone 2, Hardiness zone 3, Hardiness zone 4, Hardiness zone 5, Hardiness zone 6, Hardiness zone 7, Hardiness zone 8, Hardiness zone 9
Ornamental parts: Ornamental flower, Ornamental leaves, Ornamental plant
Leaf color:
Blooming season: Autumn flowers, Spring flowers, Summer flowers
Flower colors: Blue flower, Pink flower, Purple flower
Harvest Season:
Edible Parts:
Culinary uses: