Planting and Growing Cape figwort 'Devil's Tears'
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained · Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer |
| Toxicity | Information to be completed |
How to Water Cape figwort 'Devil's Tears'?
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Cape figwort 'Devil's Tears'?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Cape figwort 'Devil's Tears'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Cape figwort 'Devil's Tears'?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for Cape figwort 'Devil's Tears'?
Moist but well drained · Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize Cape figwort 'Devil's Tears'?
Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Learn more →How to Prune Cape figwort 'Devil's Tears'?
Prune lightly as needed to remove unwanted shoots and keep the shrub in shape. Prune in mid- to late spring.
Learn more →How to Propagate Cape figwort 'Devil's Tears'?
Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in spring or take softwood cuttings in late spring. Suckers may be detached and rooted in spring
Learn more →How to Transplant Cape figwort 'Devil's Tears'?
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Learn more →How to Care for Cape figwort 'Devil's Tears' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Cape figwort 'Devil's Tears'?
Grows well in most fertile soils but may require some winter protection in colder areas. Can be grown as a shrub or as a herbaceous perennial
Learn more →How to Repot Cape figwort 'Devil's Tears'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Cape figwort 'Devil's Tears'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)
Pests
May be susceptible to figwort weevil and capsid bug
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of Cape figwort 'Devil's Tears'
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