Did you planted your Browallia in a partial shade location?
Did you planted your Browallia in well-drained soil, rich in organic matter?
Did you provide your Browallia with a warm environment?
Are you making sure that the soil is consistently moist, but never soggy or flooded?
Do you fertilize your Browallia frequently?
Do you keep your Browallia free of pests and diseases?
In hot climates, browallia should be grown in partial or dappled shade. It prefers afternoon shade. In cooler locations, it can also tolerate full sun. If grown indoors, avoid direct sunlight as it can burn the leaves. Outdoors, they can tolerate even direct sunlight.
Browallia needs rich soil high in organic matter with good drainage. Acidic to slightly alkaline soil is best.
Browallia is a tropical heat-loving plant. Only plant it outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and temperatures have warmed. Even a very light frost can damage the foliage. If you live in a region with a colder climate, it is advisable to grow Browallia as an indoor plant.
Browallia needs watering throughout the year. You can check the soil every few days. Make sure the soil does not dry out and keep it evenly moist but not soggy. Too much water on the other hand will result in lush foliage and few flowers.
If you start with good, rich soil, browallia will only need moderate fertilization. Apply a low-nitrogen fertilizer a couple of times during the growing season. Too much fertilizer will result in mostly foliage instead of flowers. Grown in containers, however, browallia needs more frequent fertilization, about once a month depending on the frequency of watering.
God job! You are taking good care of your Browallia.
Browallia does not have serious disease issues. They might be attacked by soft-bodied insects such as aphids, thrips, spider mites, leafhoppers, and whiteflies. These can be controlled with insecticidal soap but browallia is especially sensitive to chemicals in warm weather, which can lead to leaf damage. Weigh whether it’s a real infestation that needs to be treated, or whether the insects can be removed simply with water from the hose.
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Hi! I’m Sreten Filipović. I graduated from the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Belgrade, with a master's degree in Environmental Protection in Agricultural Systems. I’ve worked as a researcher at Finland's Natural Resources Institute (LUKE) on a project aimed at adapting south-western Finland to drought episodes. I founded a consulting agency in the field of environment and agriculture to help farmers who want to implement the principles of sustainability on their farms. I’m also a founding member of the nonprofit organization Ecogenesis from Belgrade whose main goal is non-formal education on the environment and ecology. In my spare time, I like to write blog posts about sustainability, the environment, animal farming, horticulture, and plant protection. I’ve also published several science-fiction short stories.
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