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does my plumbago auriculata need acid or alkali soil

jennyjane

By Jennyjane

United Kingdom

this is my first attempt at growing this - I want to make it a success as sitting out at night the blue is almost fluorescent - I am planning to grow it in a container


On plant Plumbago auriculata

  • Question asked on 17 May, 2009

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rydeboyz
Rydeboyz
 

Slightly acidic - it doesn't like lime. Good luck!

17 May, 2009

pitta
Pitta
 

Acidic for sure . Mine grow like small trees .I live in the tropics and have red volcanic acidic soil.

20 Oct, 2009

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