How to Grow and Care for Heterotis

Heterotis is a versatile plant that thrives in moist, well-draining soil and prefers indirect sunlight. Regular watering is essential, but ensure the soil doesn't become waterlogged. A key special care point is to maintain high humidity levels, which can be achieved through misting or using a humidity tray. Pruning is beneficial to encourage bushier growth and remove any dead or damaged leaves.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Heterotis

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil pH	6-7
Hardiness Zones	10-11

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Types of Heterotis

Spanish shawl

Spanish shawl (Heterotis rotundifolia) is a tropical perennial shrub that produces five-petaled flowers of a bright violet color. It is a popular decorative garden plant, suitable for ground cover or as a hanging basket trailing plant. The plant thrives in full sun or slight shade. 'Rotundiflora" means round-flowered in Latin and refers to the plant's almost circular petals.

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