How to Care for Torenia fournieri (Wishbone Flower)

Korean name: 토레니아

Torenia is a flowering plant mainly grown in summer flower beds, featuring small trumpet-shaped flowers and soft leaves. It typically grows about 20-30cm tall and adapts well to partial shade. It is easy to care for, making it suitable for beginners.

Key facts

• Category: Flowering plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: Southeast Asia
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: summer flower bed, partial shade, beginner friendly, ornamental
• Also known as: Wishbone Flower, Torenia

Care Guide

• Light: Grow in partial shade or bright shade.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil dries out.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained soil.
• Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.
• Temperature: 18~27°C
• Fertilizer: Apply liquid fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Torenia fournieri?

Water thoroughly when the soil dries out. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Torenia fournieri?

It likes Grow in partial shade or bright shade.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Prefers well-drained soil..

Is Torenia fournieri safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Torenia fournieri good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 18~27°C. Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.. Fertilise Apply liquid fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season..