{"product_id":"plumbago-10-bag","title":"Plumbago - 10\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlumbago auriculata, the Cape leadwort, is a vigorous evergreen shrub or scrambling climber smothered for much of the year in clusters of soft sky-blue, phlox-like flowers. Native to South Africa, it is supremely well suited to Indian gardens, thriving in heat and tolerating drought once established. It can be trained over fences and trellises, clipped into a flowering hedge, or left to mound informally. The cooling blue blooms attract butterflies and provide near-continuous colour through the warm months. Tough, fast and forgiving, it is one of the most reliable blue-flowering plants for the subcontinent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlumbaginaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-3 m (climbing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-2 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen, light green oval leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSky blue (also white forms)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMost of the year, peak in warm months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical to subtropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to light shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained, average garden soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15-38 C; tender to hard frost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdapts to most\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight balanced feed every 6-8 weeks in growth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrune after flushes to keep bushy and shapely\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery 1-2 years if container grown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoftwood cuttings, suckers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMealybugs, whitefly, spider mites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMildly toxic; sap may irritate skin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown as a flowering hedge, trellis climber, border shrub or container plant for long-season blue colour, and is excellent for attracting butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcross most of India give it full sun and prune lightly after each flush to keep it dense and blooming; it shrugs off heat and dry spells once rooted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water Plumbago?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater moderately, letting the top of the soil dry between waterings; once established it is quite drought tolerant and dislikes soggy roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sun does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive it full sun for the heaviest flowering. It tolerates light shade but blooms less and grows leggier there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Plumbago safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is mildly toxic and the sap can irritate skin, so keep pets and small children from chewing it and wash hands after pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep it blooming?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrune lightly after each flush and give a light feed; flowers form on new growth, so regular trimming encourages more blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake softwood cuttings in the warm season or detach rooted suckers from the base and pot them up in well-drained mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it as a climber?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, tie its long shoots to a trellis or fence and it will scramble upward; left alone it mounds into an arching shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan it be grown in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it does well in a large container in full sun; just prune to keep it compact and feed it lightly through the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are leaves yellowing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYellowing often comes from overwatering, poor drainage or nutrient shortage. Ease off watering, improve drainage and apply a balanced feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat pests affect it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMealybugs, whitefly and spider mites can appear in dry conditions; rinse the foliage and treat with neem oil if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it tolerate frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is tender to hard frost. In cooler north Indian winters protect it or cut back damaged growth, and it will reshoot in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51049064759542,"sku":"PLT-PLUMBAGO-B10-NA","price":40.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/llDg2JJlrz2KEmbZ09nZ3KUHbaCXSUXKoAtSKWt1.jpg?v=1782711816","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/plumbago-10-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}