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How to Grow and Care for Painted tongue

Painted tongue, also known as Scalloped tube tongue

Painted tongue requires well-drained soil and prefers full sun to partial shade. Special care points include maintaining moderate soil moisture without waterlogging and deadheading spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming. Regular feeding with a balanced fertilizer will support its lush growth and vibrant flowers.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Painted tongue

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Moderate
Lifespan	Annual, Biennial, Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Hardiness Zones	11

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Painted tongue boasts an alluring array of trumpet-shaped flowers with richly saturated colors often marked by intricate veins or streaks. Its soft, velvety petals span up to 3 inches (7.5 cm) across, arrayed atop slender stems that reach heights of 18 to 30 inches (45 to 75 cm). The foliage consists of deeply lobed, wavy leaves, contributing to the plant's ornamental appeal. Painted tongue flourishes best when nurtured in cool conditions, requiring full sunlight to partial afternoon shade to optimize its growth and flower production.