white Cape leadwort

Under glass grow in a loam-based potting compost in full light. When in growth water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Water sparingly in winter. Can be grown outdoors in warmer climes in most fertile soils

Pruning group 12 in early spring

Propagate by seed sown at 13 to 18°C in spring or take semi-hardwood cuttings in midsummer with bottom heat

Glasshouse red spider mite and glasshouse whitefly may be a problem

Generally disease free