Planetagarden
Rooted cuttings should be potted up as soon as possible into 4- to 6-inch pots. Use a well-drained peat/perlite mix and maintain soil pH between 6.0 and 6.5. After potting the liners, give plants a light watering. The crop is best kept on the dry side to aid root development.
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′).
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.
How do you take care of a LOFO?
The crop is best kept on the dry side to aid root development. Keep plants slightly dry, but avoid wilting. 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.
