Light:

Partial sun (eastern or eastern exposure).

Temperature:

As a potted plant, maintain indoor temperatures above 60° preferable above 65°.

Humidity:

Maintain a 50% or higher however they will tolerate low levels with no harm.

Watering:

Bring soil to a state of visual dryness between watering. When watering thoroughly saturate soil until a little water runs out of the bottom of the pot. They will thrive under a dry to wet watering cycle.

Fertilizer:

They are moderate feeders so a 1/4 tsp./gallon once a week is a general recommendation. When growth slows in winter discontinue feeding. Us a balanced fertilizer i.e. 15-15-15 or a blooming fertilizer like Pro Gro ‘Grow’ 7-9-5 or Electra 5-10-3.

Pruning:

Prune off any of the trailing stems that get to long to manage. Also, pruning will thicken up the growth making a fuller specimen.

Insects and Disease:

Alsobia have susceptibility to both mealy bugs and thrip. Little problems with disease except for root disease when grow under excessive moisture and cool temperatures.

Comments:

Alsobia are excellent houseplants for hanging pots in windows with moderate light. Grow with a little direct sunlight and they will flower continuously. They are also tolerant to periods of dryness.