Does torenia come back every year?

A low-maintenance plant usually grown as an annual, torenia is perennial in the warm climates of U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 10 through 11. Grow this versatile plant almost anywhere, including flower beds, borders, containers, window boxes and hanging baskets.

Does torenia spread?

Native to Asia and Africa, this bushy plant grows seven to 12 inches tall and spreads six to eight inches. But it’s not aggressive or invasive, so there’s no need to fear a takeover.

How do you care for torenia in deep blue Kauai?

Keep the soil moist, but never soggy, as the Torenia wishbone flower is susceptible to root rot. Care of wishbone plants should include a regular fertilization schedule twice a month with a plant food high in phosphorus, the middle number in the fertilizer ratio (NPK).

Can torenia take full sun?

Sun and Soil Plant torenia where it will be protected by shade during hot afternoons or in full, all-day shade if you live in a hot climate. The plant prefers rich, moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.5.

How do you make torenia bushy?

Growing Torenia Flowers Start the seeds in rich compost soil. Cover the seeds lightly and be careful not to bother the roots when watering the tiny starts. For a bushier plant, nip off the growing tip of the plant to encourage branching when your seedling is about 3 inches tall.

Does torenia reseed itself?

Torenia is a reseeding annual with glabrous stems and narrow, oval shaped, toothed leaves. Each year the plant covers itself with blue or pink blooms that are followed by winged-shaped pods filled with the tiniest of seeds. This plant reseeds itself readily.

How do you care for a torenia?

Summer Wave® torenia plants prefer a moist, fertile soil but will tolerate occasional lapses in watering. They will perform best when planted in partial shade. Water regularly, but do not allow the plants to sit in water and become soggy. Fertilizing every two to four weeks will help encourage growth.

Is torenia easy to grow?

Growing Torenia Flowers Torenia is easy to grow. It takes a bit longer than most other plants to germinate, so it should be started indoors from seed 10 to 12 weeks before the last frost. Start the seeds in rich compost soil. Cover the seeds lightly and be careful not to bother the roots when watering the tiny starts.

Why is my torenia plant dying?

Too much direct hot sunlight, or too much heat in general, can be a problem. Your plant may suffer wilting during the hotter parts of the year. This is also true in stiflingly-warm humidity. Try to provide plenty of airflow around your plants, but keep them in a cooler location.

How often should I water torenia?

Torenia Moon Indigo will grow best in partial to full shade. Provide your Torenias with plenty of water as they do not like to dry out completely; water just before the soil is dry. During hot and dry times, more watering may be required, and during rainy and cool times, less watering may be needed.