Plumbago zeylanica | Wild Leadwort, Ceylon Leadwort | Various
Plumbago zeylanica 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 zeylanica does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Plumbago zeylanica so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Plumbago zeylanica wild leadwort,Ceylon leadwort 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 zeylanica is considered by some to be an herbal remedy. It's used as an abortifacient, a diaphoretic or an emollient. Ceylon leadwort (sometimes called wild leadwort) requires professional guidance for safe usage. This plant is not safe for use during pregnancy. The leaves and the root are used in herbal preparations. The root is potentially toxic.
"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.