Barleria repens
Low-growing flowering shrub with medicinal value
Habit
Perennial shrub
Height
0.3–0.6 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained
Shade
Full sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Africa
Climatic Condition
Tropical
Temperature (°)
20–35
Humidity (%)
50–70
Potting media
Soil+Sand
Fertilizers
Bloom fertilizer
Watering
Regular
Plant Weight
2–4 kg
Flowering Time
Year-round
Soil Ph level
6.0–7.5
Water Ph level
6.5–7.5
Soil EC
Medium
Yield Per Plant
Flowers
NPK ratio
10:20:20
life Span
10–15 yrs
Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% soil, 30% sand, 20% compost
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Every 2–3 weeks
Fertilize every 3 weeksCommon Diseases and Remedies
root rot, leaf spot, powdery mildew, anthracnose, aphids, whiteflies and spider mites
yellowing or wilting leaves, stunted growth, soft or decaying roots, brown or black leaf spots, white powdery coating on foliage, leaf curl, sticky honeydew and fine webbing
improve soil drainage and avoid waterlogging, prune and remove infected parts, maintain good air circulation and sunlight, apply neem oil or insecticidal soap for pests, use sulfur or baking-soda spray for powdery mildew
fungicides with mefenoxam or metalaxyl for root rot, copper-based fungicides for leaf spot and anthracnose, fungicides with myclobutanil or propiconazole for powdery mildew, systemic insecticides and miticides such as imidacloprid or abamectin for pest control.