Indian Heliotrope (Heliotropium indicum)
Indian Heliotrope (Heliotropium indicum) is a fast-growing annual herb with fragrant blue flowers and medicinal uses, reaching up to 0.6m tall and 1m wide.
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Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist.
Soil
Tolerates a wide range of soils but prefers well-draining, fertile loam. Can grow in poor soils.
Temperature
Warm growing conditions.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Feed during growing season.
Care Requirements
Full sun to partial shade.
Afternoon shade in hot climates.
Keep soil consistently moist.
Avoid waterlogging.
Tolerates a wide range of soils but prefers well-draining, fertile loam. Can grow in poor soils.
Warm growing conditions.
Avoid frost.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Feed during growing season.
Balanced liquid fertilizer.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Flowering, Medicinal
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Annuals
Plant Height
0.3-0.6 m
Spread
0.5-1 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Simple
Flower Size
0.5 cm
Image Gallery
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderBoraginales
- familyBoraginaceae
- genusHeliotropium
- speciesHeliotropium indicum
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 3/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 3/5
Edible
No