What is browallia?

Browallia is a genus of flowering plants in the family solanaceae . This group is also known as the family Nightshade , which includes many toxic plants -but also has edible plants such as tomatoes and potatoes. Several species of browallia are grown for their blue, purple or white flowers. Plants are perennials in warmer climate, but are usually grown as years elsewhere. They grow well in the shade and are often used as a source of colors for mass plantings or hanging baskets. The species is often not defined and is referred to as browallia. Amethyst flower grows to 1 to 3 ft (0.3 to 0.9 m) tall, with 1.5 to 2 inches (3.75 to 5 cm) flowers, from spring through autumn. As the plants grow, they should be repeatedly gripped back to stimulate the shrub and greater flowering.

Browallia is Grown around the world, including most of the continental United States and Alaska. Plants prefer afternoon shadow. Amethyst flowers will grow in different soils but preferthe one who is rich and well drained. It is best to keep the soil wet. Too much watering or fertilizers will lead to plants that produce excess leaves and very few flowers.

Often amethyst flowers are grown from seeds. They should not be covered with soil because they require germination light. They also require warm temperatures ranging from 70 to 75 ° F (21,1-23,9 ° C). The germination process lasts two to three weeks and the seeds should be planted at least 12 weeks to be planted in the garden. Before the plants can be planted outside, they should be gradually acclimatized to colder temperatures in a process known as hardening .

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plants should be planted on the EN-inch (25 cm). In a very cold climate it is better to grow bed plants than plant seedlings. At a time when seedlings grow into maturity in this type of climate, the gardening season is almost over. AMET will be in warmer climateyst flower grow as perennial. If the plants are treated as a annual climate in such a climate, the seeds should be planted in winter flowering in the autumn.

Browallia is also grown as a houseplant. In winter, he should receive four hours of the morning sun and no direct sunlight for the rest of the year. The ideal temperatures at night are between 55 and 60 ° F (12.8 to 15.6 ° C) and 68 to 72 ° F (20 to 22.2 ° C) during the day. Plants should be fertilized every month in winter and every two weeks for the rest of the year.