Mona Lavender' is a fast-growing perennial shrub that's fast becoming a favorite house plant.This shade-lover is an exciting new cultivar that's perfectly suited to growing indoors. Few other plants bloom so dependably indoors, for so many months, and fewer still are as easy to grow as "Mona."Upright stems are densely covered with dark-green ovate leaves with toothed edges. The glossy leaves are evergreen with purple undersides, making this a beautiful house plant year-round.Just when most plants are slowing down in autumn, this flowering beauty sends up tall spikes of tubular lavender flowers spotted with purple. It's the shorter daylight hours that trigger blooming, so don't put it under artificial lights. You'll likely enjoy flowers right through the winter and into spring.
Peat moss-based potting mix with added perlite and/or vermiculite for good drainage. African violet potting mix is ideal.
Prune plants freely to maintain the desired size and shape. Pinching plants back stimulates dense, bushy new growth and encourages more flowers.Remove old flowers to keep plant looking healthy and prevent seed production that drains the plant’s energy at the expense of forming new flowers.
Average room temperatures (65-80°F/18-27°C) suit this tropical plant just fine. Aim to keep it warm year-round. If you put 'Mona Lavender' out on the patio for the summer, bring it back in when the temperature drops. It won't tolerate frost.
