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3.3 out of 5 (3 experiences)


Also known as
Garden lobelia and Trailing lobelia
Taxonomy
Lobelia erinus
Lobelia
Campanulaceae
Asterales

How to care for Edging Lobelia

How often to water your Edging Lobelia

every 9
Edging Lobelia needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Finding light for Edging Lobelia in your home

a window
Edging Lobelia love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Edging Lobelia does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Edging Lobelia in your home 🏡.

How to fertilize Edging Lobelia

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Edging Lobelia after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Edging Lobelia is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!
Water Needs
Edging Lobelia prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Edging Lobelia requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Edging Lobelia is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.
Soil
Edging Lobelia does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Growth Pattern
Edging Lobelia grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Edging Lobelia can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Edging Lobelia
Edging Lobelia
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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