Torenia crustacea
Torenia crustacea
Torenia crustacea is a delicate tropical perennial in the wishbone flower family, producing small, attractive blooms suited to warm, humid conditions in part shade. It performs well as a ground cover or container plant in tropical and subtropical gardens, or indoors in bright indirect light with consistent moisture. Maintain warm temperatures above 60°F (15°C) and ensure good humidity to keep this plant thriving.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Slow
Mature Height
6″ – 12″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
10″
Flowers
mixed
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Water Thoroughly And Allow The Top Inch Of Soil To Dry Out Between Waterings; Do Not Allow To Sit In Standing Water
Soil pH
4.3 – 5.7
Temperature
50° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 12″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Coarse
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — CC-BY-SA
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