Plectranthus Zuluensis ‘Zulu Spurflower’

Description

Zulu Spurflower
Plectranthus zuluensis
Growing Conditions
SUNLIGHT
Dappled shade to semi-shade; thrives under tree canopies with filtered light
WATERING
Moderate watering in summer (once or twice weekly during dry spells); reduce significantly in winter to occasional watering only when soil dries out
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, humus-rich soil with good organic content; tolerates sandy or loamy soils
TEMPERATURE
5–35°C; frost-tender and requires protection below 5°C
HUMIDITY
Moderate to high humidity (50–70%); benefits from natural summer rainfall conditions
FERTILISING
Light application of balanced organic fertiliser or compost in early spring and mid-summer
GROWTH RATE
Moderate to fast; can establish quickly in ideal conditions with good summer rainfall
MATURE SIZE
0.3–0.6 metres height x 0.5–0.8 metres spread
Did You Know?
This species is endemic to the mistbelt forests of KwaZulu-Natal and produces striking tubular mauve flowers on tall spikes that are specifically adapted to pollination by long-tongued butterflies native to the region’s coastal and midlands forests