Did you planted your Torenia somewhere with lots of morning sunlight and afternoon shade?
Did you planted your Torenia in a well-drained, slightly acidic soil?
Are you making sure that the soil is evenly moist but never soggy or flooded?
Do you feed your Torenia regularly during the growing season?
Were you transplanting your Torenia?
Do you keep your Torenia free of pests and diseases?
If you have a location that gets morning sun and afternoon shade, this is the perfect placement. But unlike most flowers, your torenia is more likely to bloom in shadier conditions. As long as there’s plenty of ambient light, it’ll thrive — it doesn’t need full sun.
When preparing your soil, start by digging in a couple of inches of compost. Torenia likes its soil to be loamy and rich, well-draining, and full of organic material. Neutral pH levels are fine, but your plant prefers a hint of acidity. Aim for a 6.0 to 6.5 pH range whenever possible.
Like many plants, Torenia doesn’t like to have wet feet. You should water only when the soil is starting to dry out. Maintaining an even moisture is best. Your plant’s fragile roots can be susceptible to root rot conditions if the soil is soggy for too long. A good layer of mulch around the plants helps keep soil moisture in, as well.
Those who prefer granular slow-release options should choose a 10-10-10 balanced fertilizer. Follow the manufacturer’s directions for exact application rates. A balanced liquid fertilizer can also be used. These are generally recommended every two weeks through the growing season.
The root system of Torenia is quite delicate. It doesn’t like being transplanted, and can easily show signs of transplant stress. This makes transplanting living plants difficult. It’s not impossible by any means, but it can be difficult.
Good job! You are taking good care of your Torenia.
Torenia plants are susceptible to aphids, and whiteflies. They can be dealt with by spraying the plant with insecticidal soap. Two diseases are common with these flowers, botrytis blight, and powdery mildew. Using a copper fungicidal spray can help in treating both of these diseases.
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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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