Diascia barberae
About Diascia barberae
Twinspur is a mat-forming perennial from southern Africa that grows 12 inches tall and 18 inches wide with pink blooms from spring to fall. Twinspur prefers moist, organically rich, well drained soils and blooms best in full to part sun. It can be grown as an annual and does well in containers and hanging baskets.
Taxonomy
Diascia barberae
Diascia
Scrophulariaceae
Lamiales
How to care for Diascia barberae
How often to water your Diascia barberae
Diascia barberae needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for None in your home
Diascia barberae love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Diascia barberae does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Diascia barberae
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 Diascia barberae after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Diascia barberae
Diascia barberae
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.