Nemesia Plant
Nemesia (Nemesia) is an annual that grows 6-12 in tall, hardy in USDA Zones 9-11, prefers well-drained, rich soil, full sun to part shade, medium moisture, and has no edible or medicinal uses.
Habit
Upright
Height
0.3-0.5 m
Growth
Annual
Soil
Well-drained, sandy loam
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
South Africa
Climatic Condition
Subtropical, Temperate
Temperature (°)
15-25°C
Humidity (%)
60-70%
Potting media
Loamy, peat
Fertilizers
Balanced NPK (10-10-10)
Watering
Regular, moderate
Plant Weight
50-150 g
Flowering Time
Spring, Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0 - 7.0
Water Ph level
6.5 - 7.5
Soil EC
1-2 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental flowers
NPK ratio
05:10:10
life Span
Annual
Health Benefits
Decorative flowers, air purifier
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loamy soil, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4 weeks with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Powdery Mildew, Gray Mold, Aphids, Leaf Miner, Root Rot.
White powdery growth on leaves Gray, fuzzy mold on leaves and flowers Yellowing leaves, sticky residue on leaves White, winding trails on leaves Wilting, yellowing leaves, root discoloration
Neem oil, baking soda spray Improve air circulation, remove affected parts Insecticidal soap, ladybugs Neem oil, spinosad Improve soil drainage, use beneficial soil microbes
Sulfur-based fungicides, Iprodione or thiophanate-methyl, Insecticides containing imidacloprid, Systemic insecticides, Fungicides with metalaxyl or mefenoxam