Ampel lophos is a blooming alternative to petunias

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Not only petunias are able to create a beautiful blooming cascade. Pay attention to the ampelous lophos. The second known name of the plant is “Ampel gloxinia”. It is no less beautiful than the famous petunia, so do not limit your garden. Expand your decorating horizons.

Accessories. Lophos is a perennial and evergreen plant. It has been known to florists since the 17th century.

Growth speed. It can grow up to 3 m in one season. 

Leaves. Unusual triangular or heart-shaped.

Flowering. Flowers – up to 7 cm. With good care, flowers can appear throughout the year.

Lighting. Lofos needs a lot of light. It should be bright and diffused, but without direct sunlight.

Temperature. The plant needs a constant temperature of +20-25 degrees. If you make it lower in winter, it will stop blooming.

Watering. Water is poured into the tray when the soil dries out. Lofos is not sprayed, because the plant does not like it.

Lofos blooms beautifully and profusely. He is really able to compete with petunias. It blooms best from spring to autumn. For it to be really good, you need to apply top dressing every two weeks. Lofos is transplanted once every 2-3 years.