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Plant of the Week
Lobelia
| Scientific name | Lobelia erinus |
| Common name | Lobelia |
| Type | Annuals |
| Variety | Annual |
| USDA Zone hardiness | 1 - 8b |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Height | Under 1' |
| Spread | Under 1' |
A low growing perennial generally grown as an annual. Grown in full sun to shade, does better in the cooler weather and often goes out of bloom when it gets hot. Look for heat tolerant cultivars. Cut back after first bloom, fertilize and water to maintain flowering in the summer.
Recent Question from Gardeners
Question
Phalaenopsis (Orchid)
I've had my plant a little over a year. It's rebloomed several times, but now four curly, tubular shoots with shiny dark tips have sprouted (not flower shoots). What are they and what do I do with them?
Answer
From the sound of it these are just air roots and should be left alone. The air roots may extend over the pot this is not a bad thing they do not need to be trimmed or tucked back. Since you have had several blooms already it sounds like your Phalaenopsis orchid is happy and you are taking good care of it. Many people who try and grow orchids never get a second bloom.
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