Nemesia caerulea

Blue Nemesia

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A charming herbaceous perennial native to South Africa, featuring spurred blue or violet flowers with white centers and grey-green foliage.
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Plant Details

Common Name Blue Nemesia
Family Scrophulariaceae
Genus Nemesia
Species Caerulea
Origin South Africa
Blooming Spring to Summer, sometimes Autumn in mild climates
Leaf Color Grey-green, Silvery
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining fertile loam mixed with compost. Avoid waterlogged conditions to prevent root rot.

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Watering

Keep soil evenly moist during growth and blooming. Reduce watering significantly in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun for best flowering; tolerates partial shade in hot climates, prefers cooler nights.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during active growth season from Spring to Autumn.

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Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming; cut back hard after main flowering.

Pest Control Aphid Slug Snail Whitefly

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 5 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 82°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1500 – 30000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
10 – 30
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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