Violet de Mèze Plant
Vibrant violet bracts, vigorous vine, ideal for trellises or fences.
Habit
Evergreen vine
Height
10-20 ft
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, sandy
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Allow to dry between
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
South America (hybrid)
Climatic Condition
Tropical/Subtropical
Temperature (°)
18-35
Humidity (%)
40-60
Potting media
Loam+Sand
Fertilizers
High phosphorus (5:10:5)
Watering
Deep, infrequent
Plant Weight
~3-8 kg
Flowering Time
Spring-Fall
Soil Ph level
5.5-7.0
Water Ph level
6.0-7.0
Soil EC
0.5-1.2 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
Violet bracts
NPK ratio
5:10:05
life Span
10-20 years
Health Benefits
Aesthetic
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
60% loam, 40% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize biweekly spring-summer
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Root Rot, Leaf Spot, Aphids, Whiteflies, Scale Insects.
Symptoms
Decayed roots, sticky residue, bumps.
Organic Remedies
Neem oil, improve soil drainage.