Plumbago scandens | Doctorbush | Various
Plumbago scandens belongs to the plant family PLUMBAGINACEÆ and Genus Plumbago This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Plumbago scandens does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Plumbago scandens so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Plumbago scandens doctorbush is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Plumbago scandens has been used in traditional herbal healing as either an abortifacient or an antirheumatic. Doctorbush should only be used under professional guidance. This plant is not to be taken by pregnant women. Only the root is used in herbal preparations. The root is potentially toxic.
"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.