Lobelia erinus flower seeds

Common name: Lobelia flower Scientific name: Lobelia erinus Also known as: Indian tobacco A perennial herbaceous plant, either climbing or creeping, reaching a height of up to 20 cm. The leaves are light green, oval-shaped, 10 mm long, 4-8 mm wide, with serrated edges. Lobelia flower: The flower is tubular, ending with petals in three to five broad lobes, and its color varies depending on the variety between shades of blue, sometimes white, carried in open cluster inflorescences. Lobelia seed: Its fruit is a capsule, up to 1 cm in diameter, containing very small seeds like grains of sand, brown in color. Propagation season: Lobelia is planted from mid-February to the end of March, although experienced gardeners recommend doing so in the first half of March. It can also be cultivated year-round in protected agricultural areas, enclosed or plastic places where temperature can be controlled, sunlight reaches, or where adequate lighting for the plant is available. Suitable climate and soil for lobelia cultivation: The plant needs direct sunlight and fertile, well-drained soil. It also requires abundant watering in winter, but with caution to avoid waterlogging. It can withstand temperature drops. Method of planting lobelia: It propagates through tiny seeds, so it is preferable to mix them with sand and evenly spread on the soil. It needs watering twice during the peak of summer, with soil aeration by turning it. When it starts to grow, water it by pouring in the basin, avoiding strong spraying of water as it can cause branches to bend or break. When affected by a pest, stop watering immediately until it dries, then add potassium to the soil surface before resuming watering. Benefits and uses: Lobelia is famous as a favorite garden plant for its long flowering period. It is used in landscaping as a ground cover and for edging. There are climbing or trailing varieties suitable for planting in decorative baskets, flower pots, and on walls. Original habitat: South Africa