Vandellia diffusa
Spreading False Pimpernel
Description
Source: wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Vandellia diffusa is a flowering plant belonging to the family Linderniaceae. The genus Vandellia comprised about 52 species in the world. In India, it represents about 7 species. Vandellia diffusa is native to parts of Central Africa, Madagascar and Turkey and has been introduced into Central America, South America, India and other parts of Asia. This small annual herb spreads up to 30 cm, with 4-sided, slightly hairy stems and oval or round, tooth-edged leaves. The flowers are white with a purple tinge, growing singly in leaf axils. The tubular green calyx is hairy, and the corolla has a purplish upper lip with a yellow-marked lower lip. The plant has 4 stamens and produces smooth, elongated capsules containing tiny yellow seeds.
Care Guide
💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun
Kanchi-duria-bon is native to bright, open environments and thrives in full sun. It can tolerate partial sun but favors direct sunlight for best growth. This plant, which may be annual or biennial, is noted for its sun-loving character.
🌡️ Temperature 15–37.8°C
Kanchi-duria-bon possesses the capability to acclimate to various temperature environments, yet its spread could still be restricted by assorted mixtures of water and heat situations. It flourishes optimally in hot climates throughout the summertime when there is sufficient precipitation or hydration. Extended durations of cloudiness and rainfall, coupled with continuous high temperatures, can inflate the chances of Kanchi-duria-bon's demise. During the winter, appropriate safeguards against the cold can boost the survivability of the plant.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 6-6
🌱 Fertilizer
Kanchi-duria-bon responds well to regular, dilute fertilizer applications to encourage healthy leaf development. Fertilize Kanchi-duria-bon about once a month during the summer. Nitrogen is important for foliage, and adding nitrogen-rich sources helps Kanchi-duria-bon thrive.
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Annual
- Genus
- Vandellia
- Family
- Linderniaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 8-11
- Mature Height
- 40 cm
- Mature Spread
- 15 cm to 25 cm
- Leaf Color
- Light Green
- Leaf Type
- Semi-evergreen
- Flower Color
- Purple, Lavender
- Flower Size
- 0.76 cm to 1.27 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late spring, Summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall