Iochroma
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Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“Iochroma is a genus of about 34 species of shrubs” — Iochroma - Wikipedia
“The seeds should begin sprouting within 4 to 6 weeks” — Iochroma grandiflora - Germinating the seeds
“allow up to 10 weeks for any slow ones to sprout” — Iochroma grandiflora - Germinating the seeds
“Keep the pots at about 65-75 degrees F” — Iochroma grandiflora - Germinating the seeds
“Iochroma thrives in warm climates, but can be grown as far north as zone 7 with proper care. It prefers full sunlight, but benefits from shade in hotter climates.” — Iochroma: The Hummingbird Magnet | Growing, Care, and Propagation Guide - Gardening Tips and Tools
“Keep soil moist, watering freely in dry weather.” — Iochroma (Iochroma cyaneum) - MyGardenLife
“Iochroma prefers well-drained, acidic soil with a pH of around 5.5.” — Iochroma: The Hummingbird Magnet | Growing, Care, and Propagation Guide - Gardening Tips and Tools
“Iochromas are cultivated as flowering ornamentals and in cooler zones (zones 7–8/9)” — Iochroma - Wikipedia
“Space: 2-3' / 0.6-0.9m” — Iochroma (Iochroma cyaneum) - MyGardenLife
“Height: 4-5' / 1.2-1.5m” — Iochroma (Iochroma cyaneum) - MyGardenLife
“Propagating Iochroma is easy. You can take cuttings from an established plant or sow seeds in well-drained potting mix.” — Iochroma: The Hummingbird Magnet | Growing, Care, and Propagation Guide - Gardening Tips and Tools
“When the plants are 2-3 months old, transplant them to a larger container” — Iochroma grandiflora - Germinating the seeds
“blooms on new growth so prune away!” — Iochroma cyaneum | Iochroma cyanea | Iochroma tubulosa | Iochroma tubulosum | plant lust
“These flowers are a magnet for hummingbirds! Decorative berries follow the blooms.” — Iochroma (Iochroma cyaneum) - MyGardenLife
“Can be grown in a large planter and placed indoors by a sunny window for the winter.” — Iochroma (Iochroma cyaneum) - MyGardenLife
“Iochroma flowers attract hummingbirds (Americas only) and bees to gardens” — Iochroma - Wikipedia
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Fact sheet: 7 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian