Barbara Karst Plant
Vigorous vine to 12 m, Barbara Karst boasts magenta-red bracts, blooming spring-fall in full sun. South American hybrid, it’s drought-tolerant, ideal for trellises or containers. Non-edible, non-medicinal, it attracts pollinators.
Habit
Evergreen vine
Height
6-12 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, sandy
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Low
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
South America (hybrid)
Climatic Condition
Tropical/Subtropical
Temperature (°)
18-35
Humidity (%)
40-60
Potting media
Loam+Sand+Perlite
Fertilizers
NPK(5:10:10)
Watering
Every 9-14 days, soil dry
Plant Weight
~5-20 kg
Flowering Time
Spring-fall
Soil Ph level
5.5-7.0
Water Ph level
6.0-7.0
Soil EC
0.5-1.5 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
None (ornamental)
NPK ratio
5:10:10
life Span
10-20 years
Health Benefits
None
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
Fertilize biweekly spring-summer
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Vigorous vine with bright magenta-red bracts, ideal for trellises, drought-tolerant.
Common Diseases and Remedies
| Root Rot, Leaf Spot, Aphids, Whiteflies, Scale Insects. |
Decayed roots, sticky residue, bumps.
Neem oil, improve soil drainage.
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