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Blue Lobelia: Not a Houseplant, Cool-Climate Annual

Blue lobelia fails as a houseplant. It's prone to whitefly and other indoor pests. Even outdoors, it only blooms all summer in cool climates like Alaska.

Reality Check

Heat causes summer dormancy
Indoor pests are nearly unavoidable
Enjoy it while beautiful outdoors
Don't plan for winter survival inside

Treat as a cool-season annual. In hot climates, it's a spring/fall plant only. No amount of indoor care overcomes its genetic preferences.

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