How Do You Grow Heliotrope House Plants?
Heliotropes (Heliotropium arborescens or H. peruvianum) are tropical perennial plants that are often grown as summer annuals in colder climates. Known for their sweet, cherry-pie fragrance, heliotropes are native to South America and have tropical-looking, coarse leaves. The heliotrope blooms in pretty purple flowers in midsummer until fall and usually reaches about 12 to 15 inches in height. Few houseplants have a fragrance as strong and pleasant as the heliotrope and are as low-maintenance. Pot your heliotrope in a container with drainage holes in the bottom. Fill the container with rich, well-draining all-purpose potting soil. Position your heliotrope in partial sunlight, where it can receive direct, full sun during morning and some partial shade in the afternoon. Keep air temperatures warm around your heliotrope, around 70 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Water your heliotrope deeply to keep the potting soil evenly moistened and to prevent it from drying out. Water the heliotrope daily du
