Growing Talinum 'Limon' (Jewels of Opar): Lime Foliage & Pink Flowers

Features

Lime-green foliage, wiry stems with tiny hot-pink flowers, followed by bronzy-red seedpods.

Light/Water: Full sun; water only in very dry weather. Foliage color intensifies under dry conditions but don't allow wilting.
Soil/pH: Adaptable; slightly acid preferred.
Pests/Diseases: Generally resistant.
Companions: Ideal in containers or borders with purple/blue annuals (Petunias, Verbena) and dark-leaved Alternanthera.

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