Plant Care Lophospermum 'Magic Dragon'

Lophospermum 'Magic Dragon'

Taxonomy

Lophospermum 'Magic Dragon'
Lophospermum
Plantaginaceae
Lamiales

How to care for Lophospermum 'Magic Dragon'

💦 Water

How often to water your Lophospermum 'Magic Dragon'

Water needs for Lophospermum 'Magic Dragon'
0.5 cups
every 9

Lophospermum 'Magic Dragon' 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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Lophospermum 'Magic Dragon' in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Lophospermum 'Magic Dragon': 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Lophospermum 'Magic Dragon' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Lophospermum 'Magic Dragon' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Lophospermum 'Magic Dragon' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Lophospermum 'Magic Dragon'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Lophospermum 'Magic Dragon': 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 Lophospermum 'Magic Dragon' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Lophospermum 'Magic Dragon' 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

Lophospermum 'Magic Dragon' 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

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Lophospermum 'Magic Dragon' can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Lophospermum 'Magic Dragon', since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Lophospermum 'Magic Dragon'

Lophospermum 'Magic Dragon'


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

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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