How to Grow and Care for Hewittia

Hewittia thrives in bright, indirect light and prefers consistently moist soil, without becoming waterlogged. A special care point is to ensure the air humidity stays moderate, as hewittia can be sensitive to very dry conditions. Additionally, periodic pruning can help maintain its shape and promote healthy growth. Overall, hewittia is easy to care for, making it suitable for both novice and experienced plant enthusiasts.

Watering schedule: Every 3 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Hewittia

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Annual
Watering Schedule	Every 3 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	6-7.5
Hardiness Zones	11

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Types of Hewittia

Malabar bindweed

Hewittia malabarica are windy or low-lying, perennial, herbaceous plants that reach heights of growth of 1 to 2 m. The shoot axes are more or less finely hairy, on the Nodien often roots form. The leaves are on 1 to 6 cm long petioles, the leaf blades are ovate, 3 to 10 cm long and 3 to 8 cm wide.

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