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Conservatory Greenhouse
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Loam
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green | |||
Autumn | Purple | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1BBotanical details
- Family
- Commelinaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Suckering
- Genus
Dichorisandra are upright evergreen perennials with leaves spirally aranged or in two ranks, and 3-petalled, blue or white flowers in racemes, followed by capsules splitting to reveal dark orange seeds
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- E Brazil
How to grow
Cultivation
Under glass grow in peat-free, loam-based potting compost in bright filtered light and high humidity. Water freely in the growing season and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; keep just moist in winter
Propagation
Divide or root stem cuttings at any time
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Sub-tropical
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Mealybugs may be troublesome
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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