Cherry Pie Plant

Cherry Pie Plant Care

Heliotropium Arborescens

Other names: Heliotrope, Heliotrope Cherry Pie, Common Heliotrope, Cherry Pie Flower, Peruvian Heliotrope, Peruvian Turnsole, Heliotropium Peruvianum

What is the plant

Cherry Pie, Mary Fox, White Queen — they all refer to that old, cottage garden beauty: heliotrope (Heliotropium arborescens). This low growing plant is hardy to grow in zones 9 to 11.At full maturity, plants reach a height of 1’ to 4’ feet with an equal spread.It also comes in varieties with much more compact growth of only about 10” inches.The plant flowers with small star-shaped flowers in shades of blue, purple, white, or lavender.They cluster together and are characterized by a strong scent of vanilla.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

min 5°C

Hardiness zone

10 - 11

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Cherry Pie plant needs plenty of water to grow well during its growing season.It is not a plant you should let dry out between waterings.Keep the soil moist at all times but not drenched during the hotter months.In winters, you can water sparingly.
Pruning
Cherry Pie plant can be pruned back in spring to remove dead flower heads.This will help keep the plant nice and compact.
Fertilizer
You can feed container plants while they are growing every two weeks with a liquid water soluble fertilizer.Plants growing in the ground don’t need as much feeding and can be given fertilizer every month alone.

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Sunlight
The flowers on the Cherry Pie plant move with the sun. They thrive best in a spot getting plenty of sunlight.
Soil
This plant does not enjoy rich soils as it leads to less attractive growth.The plant will also become more prone to insects and diseases in rich soils.Choose a well-draining soil that holds moisture without becoming waterlogged.
Temperature
These plants are hardy down to 41° degrees Fahrenheit.If you live in a zone where the temperature drops below 41° degrees Fahrenheit, bring the plant indoors during the winter months.