Heliotrope Plant
Heliotrope (Heliotropium arborescens) is a shrub growing 1-3 feet tall, hardy in USDA zones 9-11, with moderate growth in well-drained, loamy soil, requiring full sun and medium moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Shrub
Height
0.5-1 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, loamy soil
Shade
Full sun
Moisture
Medium
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
South America
Climatic Condition
Tropical, subtropical
Temperature (°)
20-30°C
Humidity (%)
60-80%
Potting media
Loamy, well-draining
Fertilizers
Balanced fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering, prefers moist but not soggy soil
Plant Weight
0.5 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 - 7.5
Water Ph level
6.5 - 7.0
Soil EC
1.3 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
10-15 flowers
NPK ratio
20:20:20
life Span
Annual
Health Benefits
Known for its fragrant flowers, used in perfumes.
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Root Rot, Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Aphids, Mealybugs
Symptoms
Wilting, brown spots, white powder, sticky residue
Organic Remedies
Improve soil drainage, prune affected leaves, use neem oil
In-Organic Remedies
Fungicides, systemic insecticides