Lobelia Plant
Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) is an annual that grows 4-9 in tall, hardy in USDA Zones 10-11, prefers well-drained, rich soil, full sun to part shade, medium moisture, and has no edible or medicinal uses.
Habit
Trailing
Height
0.2 to 0.4 m
Growth
Annual
Soil
Well-drained, Loamy
Shade
Partial Shade
Moisture
Moist
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Southern Africa
Climatic Condition
Subtropical, Temperate
Temperature (°)
10°C to 20°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 80%
Potting media
40% Loam, 40% Sand, 20% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
0.1 to 0.2 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 to 6.5
Soil EC
0.4 to 0.6 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
1 to 2 kg per plant
NPK ratio
03:02:01
life Span
1 to 2 years
Health Benefits
Ornamental, Fragrance
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loamy soil, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Grey Mould, Aphids, Leaf Spot.
White powdery growth on leaves Wilting, yellowing leaves, root discoloration Gray, fuzzy mold on leaves and flowers Yellowing leaves, sticky residue on leaves Brown or black spots on leaves
Neem oil, baking soda spray Improve soil drainage, use beneficial soil microbes Improve air circulation, remove affected parts Insecticidal soap, ladybugs Remove infected leaves, use compost tea spray
Sulfur-based fungicides, Fungicides with metalaxyl or mefenoxam, Iprodione or thiophanate-methyl, Insecticides containing imidacloprid, Copper-based fungicides.