Wishbone flowers (Torenia fournieri) are an excellent choice for bringing some color and life to a shadier part of the garden. Unlike many other flowers, these compact plants don't mind growing in a little shade. Their trumpet-shaped blooms come in several color choices; the primary species coloring is a dark blue-purple and lavender with yellow markings. Within each flower, a pair of stamens (the slender stalks) unites in a shape that resembles a wishbone, hence the plant’s common name. Plant wishbone flowers in the spring after the threat of frost has passed. While they are annuals and will die once frost arrives in the fall, they grow quickly and bloom profusely from early summer all the way until when cold weather sets in. Moreover, the plants are deer-resistant and attractive to hummingbirds.
Wishbone Flower Care
Torenia Fournieri
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Part Sun
Temperature
18°C - 25°C
Hardiness zone
2a - 12b
Difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
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. be sure to avoid splashing water on the foliage and blooms when watering, as this can cause diseases.
Pruning
Remove dead leaves.
Fertilizer
Liquid fertilizers are applied more frequently, bi-weekly or monthly, for example. Granular products are used less frequently, perhaps once every month or two. Slow-release houseplant fertilizers break down slowly and release their nutrients in small amounts, over a longer period of time. A single application of most of these products lasts for three to four months.
Sunlight
Minimum 12-14 hours of indirect sunlight.
Soil
Planting instructions will suggest planting in a sterile potting mix.
Temperature
Wishbone flowers grow best in temperatures around 70 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and 65 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit at night. They can tolerate cooler temperatures, though frost will kill the plants.
Container
Whether your potted plants are indoors or outdoors, proper drainage is an essential element to ensure they stay healthy.
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