Cape jewels
Nemesia strumosa · Nemesias · Figwort family
Also known as: Nemesia
Easy20–40cmPet-friendly
Cape jewels care at a glance
Cape jewels (Nemesia strumosa) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 10–21 °C.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Ideal temperature
- 10–21 °C
- Life cycle
- Annual
Pests, Diseases & Weather on Cape jewels
Possible pests on Cape jewels include Aphids. A common disease is Stem rot. Also possible: Powdery mildew. Cape jewels is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Aphids Medium
Disease
- Stem rot High
- Powdery mildew Medium
Weather
- Frost damage High
- Heat stress Medium
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Frequently asked questions about Cape jewels
- Which pests affect Cape jewels?
- Possible pests on Cape jewels include Aphids.
- Which diseases affect Cape jewels?
- A common disease is Stem rot. Also possible: Powdery mildew.
- Is Cape jewels toxic to cats and dogs?
- Cape jewels is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Cape jewels need?
- Cape jewels has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Cape jewels need?
- Cape jewels prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Cape jewels frost-hardy?
- Cape jewels is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 2 °C.