Tower of Jewels plant is an amazing
biennial plant that can grow from five to eight feet tall and is coated in the 2nd
year with brilliant pink flowers. Tower of Jewels plant is native to the Canary
Islands off the coast of Morocco. Actually in this region the weather is mild
with sunny warm sea breezes in summer and cool, although not freezing, winters.
Tower Of Jewels plant starts its 1st year of life as a grayish to
silver rosette set low to the ground.
Furthermore, in the second year the plant produces a tall, thick flower spire with slightly ragged silver
foliage below. Tower Of Jewels plants are not terribly hardy, however a
greenhouse is a great method for how to grow them. Temperate and warmer zone
gardeners should try growing this plant as a centerpiece for the exterior
landscape. The plant flower will really give you years upon years of
breathtaking beauty and architectural delight.
Steps on how to grow Tower Of Jewels
plants
This plant can really survive
temperatures that is below 20 F. (-6 C.) if they are actually given some
protection. Cooler areas should try as much as possible to grow the Tower Of
Jewels plant in a solarium or greenhouse.
Actually the best soil for this plant
is sandy to gritty and also a cactus soil works well for potted plants. You can
site the Tower Of Jewels plant in full sun with some protection from the wind. Tower
Of Jewels plants are quite drought tolerant but the superior plant care will really
include regular watering in summer to help the plant produce a strong spire
that doesn’t tip over.
Furthermore, if you are growing Tower
Of Jewels plant seeds in colder zones it may require sowing in flats indoors at
least 8 weeks before the date of the last frost. You can lay the plant seeds on
top of the soil, dusting it with fine sand, and then put the flat on a seed
heat mat or other warm location. Make sure you keep them lightly moist
until germination and then ensure that the seedlings get bright sunlight and also
daily watering.
How to care for Tower Of Jewels plants
The Tower Of Jewels plants take care
of themselves for the most part. Make sure you watch for slug damage to
rosettes in the 1st year and the indoor plants may become prey to red
spider mites and whitefly. Also moderate watering will really help the Tower Of
Jewels plants to grow strong and it will also prevent it from tipping over. Make
sure you provide a stake if it gets too top heavy, most especially in potted plants.
Do not cut back the flower until the plant seeds have had a chance to sow
themselves. The Tower Of Jewels plants will really become the jewel of your
garden and the plant is both rewarding and low maintenance.
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