Twinspur Plant
Twinspur (Diascia) is a perennial that grows 1-2 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 9-11, prefers well-drained, loamy soil, full sun to part shade, medium moisture, and has no edible or medicinal uses.
Habit
Trailing
Height
0.3 to 0.5 m
Growth
Perennial
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy Loam
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
South Africa
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
15°C to 25°C
Humidity (%)
50% to 70%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
0.2 to 0.3 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.5 to 0.8 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
1 to 2 kg per plant
NPK ratio
5:10:05
life Span
1 to 2 years
Health Benefits
Ornamental, Fragrance
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
40% peat moss, 30% compost, 30% perlite
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2 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, Improve air circulation, remove affected parts, Insecticidal soap, Neem oil, use beneficial soil microbes.
Sulfur-based fungicides, Iprodione or thiophanate-methyl, Insecticides containing imidacloprid, Systemic insecticides, Fungicides with metalaxyl or mefenoxam.