torenia propagation

Torenia continues to bloom heartily, even in hot and humid summers. It is easy to propagate too. The technique of rooting in water is a simple propagation technique that ensures enough moisture gets to the stems, and lets one check the progress without digging! First, cleanly clip some cuttings.

1. How do you propagate wishbone plants?
2. Does torenia reseed?
3. How do you get torenia seeds?
4. Is torenia an annual or perennial?
5. Will torenia grow in shade?
6. How do you keep torenia blooming?
7. Does torenia spread?
8. Why did my torenia stop blooming?
9. Do bees like torenia?
10. How do you care for a torenia plant?
11. How do you prune torenia?
12. Is torenia flower edible?
13. Is wishbone flower poisonous?
14. What is deadheading a plant?
15. How do you deadhead a flower?
16. Do rabbits eat torenia?

How do you propagate wishbone plants?

To propagate wishbone flowers, take stem cuttings that are at least 6 inches long from an existing plant. Try to get a node (raised bump) at the bottom of the stem, which is likely to root. Remove any leaves on the lower half of the cutting, and place it in water.

Does torenia reseed?

Since seedheads are ornamental, deadheading is not needed. Watch for seedlings next spring where the torenia grew this year, as they often reseed. Propogation is easy by seeds or by cuttings. If started from seeds, sprinkle them where they are to grow and press firmly into the soil.

How do you get torenia seeds?

Torenia seeds grow in small pods that ripen at the end of the growing season. Remove the fully mature seeds from the pods, let them dry thoroughly, and then store them in a cool, airtight container to sow next spring.

Is torenia an annual or perennial?

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.

Will torenia grow in shade?

Seeds of the Torenia wishbone flower need light to germinate; cover lightly or simply press them gently into moist soil. ... In fact, even in the hottest areas, the wishbone flower plant will bloom profusely in a mostly shaded area.

How do you keep torenia blooming?

Every month, feed your soil a nice compost to keep your torenia blooming bountifully. Also, pinch off the dying bounty of blooms each week to make room for new growth. To grow torenia in containers, use a rich, well draining soil. Water often enough to keep the soil moist.

Does torenia spread?

For the Birds. 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.

Why did my torenia stop blooming?

I don't know how you prepared the bed, but one common reason for plants to yellow and stop blooming is lack of nutrients. You might try a balanced foliar feed such as Miracle-Gro or try scratching in some balanced fertilizer around the plants as a "side dressing" especially if you did not add any at planting time.

Do bees like torenia?

Are torenias good pollinator plants? Yes, they attract bees to the garden.

How do you care for a torenia plant?

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.

How do you prune torenia?

The plant is fairly maintenance-free, but pruning at several points during its growth cycle keeps torenia looking its best.

1. Pinch back the growing tips of young plants between finger and thumb when they are a few inches high. ...
2. Water the plants well to help them recover from the pinching.

Is torenia flower edible?

They are often seen as just pretty garnish, but edible flowers are more than just an ingredient chefs use to beautify a plate. ... In winter, he harvests sunny marigolds, begonia and nasturtium, while cucumber flowers and torenia fournieri are blooms he picks during summer months.

Is wishbone flower poisonous?

Wishbone Flower Torenia Pest or Diseases

Torenia is deer resistant and attracts pollinators, especially hummingbirds. Is the plant considered toxic or poisonous to people, kids, pets? Clown flower is considered ornamental only. There is no evidence that it is at all toxic.

What is deadheading a plant?

Deadheading is the process by which we remove spent flower heads to encourage new flower or foliage growth throughout and toward the end of the growing season.

How do you deadhead a flower?

Deadheading flowers is very simple. As plants fade out of bloom, pinch or cut off the flower stem below the spent flower and just above the first set of full, healthy leaves. Repeat with all the dead flowers on the plant. Sometimes it may be easier to deadhead plants by shearing them back entirely.

Do rabbits eat torenia?

Sweet woodruff (Galium odoratum) Tulip. Violets. Wishbone flower (Torenia)