Plumbago auriculata

Cape Plumbago

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Vigorous climbing shrub with cascading sky-blue spikes. Native to South Africa, it thrives in warm climates requiring full sun and well-drained soil to prevent root rot during dormancy periods.
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Plant Details

Common Name Cape Plumbago
Family Plumbaginaceae
Genus Plumbago
Species Auriculata
Origin South Africa
Blooming Late spring to late autumn, peak summer
Leaf Color Medium green
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, well-drained loam mixed with perlite for aeration and drainage

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during active growth, reduce watering in winter when dormancy begins

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun for abundant flowering, tolerates partial shade but blooms decrease significantly

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during spring to autumn growing season

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Pruning

Prune heavily after flowering or late winter to maintain shape and stimulate new bloom shoots

Pest Control Aphid Scale Insect Spider Mite Thrip

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 7 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
500 – 1800
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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