Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Tropaeolaceae

Genus:

Tropaeolum

Species:

Tropaeolum peltophorum

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to regions with high organic matter