WHITFIELDIA
ELONGATA
White Candles
Most people think that you can't have flowering plants in the shade.
This plant will prove you wrong.
You will have tons of white flowers in a shady spot. It is a good
bloomer. You will see flowers most of the year. The foliage is also
very attractive. The dark green shiny foliage is a great contrast
to the white flowers.
Keep the soil slightly moist (plants will wilt if too dry) and provide
average fertilization. Even though they can produce flowers any time
of the year, the best time to see flowers are from Nov-May. Pinch
the plant occasionally to make fuller and avoid temperatures in the
30°s.
FAMILY
:
Acanthaceae
ORIGIN : Africa
TYPE/USES : shrub
SIZE : 4'-6'
GROWTH RATE : average
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS
: filtered light
WATER REQUIREMENTS : average
MIN. TEMP. : low 30°s
FLOWER : most of the year
