How much sunlight does my Edging lobelia need?

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 🏡.

Is Edging lobelia toxic to cats, dogs, or children?

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.

What type of soil should I use for my Edging lobelia?

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!

What is the growth pattern for Edging lobelia?

Edging lobelia grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Can Edging lobelia be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Edging lobelia can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-11b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: Is Edging lobelia easy to care for?

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!

Q: How often should I water my Edging lobelia?

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.

3.3 out of 5 (3 experiences)

Blooms easily

Browns easily

Also known as

Garden lobelia and Trailing lobelia

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Lobelia erinus

Genus

Lobelia

Family

Campanulaceae

Order

Asterales

How to care for Edging lobelia

Water

How often to water your Edging lobelia

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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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Edging lobelia in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Edging lobelia: 1ft from 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 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Edging lobelia

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Edging lobelia: repot after 2X growth

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.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

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

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors