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Plant of the Week
Lobelia
| Scientific name | Lobelia erinus |
| Common name | Lobelia |
| Type | Annuals |
| Variety | Annual |
| USDA Zone hardiness | 1 - 8b |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Height | Under 1' |
| Spread | Under 1' |
A low growing perennial generally grown as an annual. Grown in full sun to shade, does better in the cooler weather and often goes out of bloom when it gets hot. Look for heat tolerant cultivars. Cut back after first bloom, fertilize and water to maintain flowering in the summer.
Recent Question from Gardeners
Question
lucky bamboo plants
I just got a lucky bamboo plant. It came in a vase with water in it. I read that this plant grows well in soil. What kind of soil should be used?
Answer
The lucky bamboo you have will do great in just the water for a couple of years with regular mild fertilizing. Then it is recommended that the bamboo be planted in sand again with regular fertilizing. Other planting media will work as long as the planting pot has a drain. Check out our full care instructions in our "Articles" section under Lucky Bamboo Care Instructions. I have a large lucky bamboo plant with many stalks that I have kept in the glass vase with only water and large river rocks for almost 9 years now (I clean it out regularly).
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