Scientific Name: Dichorisandra pendula
Common Name: ‘Blue Pendant’
Hardiness:
Zones 8 to 11
Ornamental Features:
‘Blue
Pendant’ is a perennial that is a member of the spiderwort family. It has dark green
foliage with arching stems. It blooms continually with clusters of sky blue
flowers that droop in a pendant fashion from each stem.
Applications:
This
plant is well suited for partially shaded landscapes to provide an exotic
tropical look. It is also well suited as a patio pot plant.
Pot Size and Finish Time:
5
months to a 3 gallon
Culture:
Light: Prefers 60% shade
Temperature: 55 to 95F
Soil / Watering: Use a well draining mix and keep evenly
moist. Prefers pH 5.5 - 6.5
Fertilizer: Liquid feed with complete fertilizer with
minors at 200-250ppm N. Supplement with Epsom salts at ¼ lb per 100 gallons.
For top dress or soil incorporation follow label rates for medium feeders.
Pest/Disease Problems:
Preventative spray for insect pests.
Employ good sanitation practices to avoid fungal and bacterial pathogens,
preventative drench to control root rot.
For Availability and More Information:
Contact David McDonald
Mount
(352) 385-2663 office /
(352) 385-2660 fax