বিচিত্র বাসর লোটা / বৈচিত্র্যময় বাওয়ার লোটা

**Variegated Basor Lota / Variegated Bower Lota** • **Beauty:** The vine becomes very attractive with a wonderful combination of green-cream colored aesthetic leaves with fragrant flowers. • **Utility:** Ideal for decorating garden arches, trellises, porches and entryways. • **Features:** The unique beauty of variegated leaves, sweet fragrance and fast growth brings a premium and soft atmosphere to any space.

Maintain consistent humidity levels (above 50%) to prevent leaf crisping. Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry, ensuring good drainage. * **Lighting:** Bright indirect light is ideal; avoid direct midday sun which can scorch the variegated leaves.

### Potting & Planting Instructions for Variegated Basor Lota / Variegated Bower Lota 1. **Container Selection**: Choose a terracotta, ceramic, or nursery pot with generous drainage holes at the base. 2. **Soil Mix Recipe**: Use Well-draining garden soil enriched with 30% organic vermicompost. Adding a layer of coarse gravel or leca at the bottom enhances oxygenation. 3. **Planting Depth**: Position the plant at the exact same root collar depth as in its nursery container. Avoid burying stems too deep. 4. **Initial Settling**: After potting, water thoroughly until water drains freely, then place in bright indirect light for 3–5 days to acclimatize before moving to full sun.

Harvest mature stems/leaves as needed using clean sterilized pruning shears.

Pairs wonderfully with drought-tolerant companion plants and complementary rare variegated plants varieties.

Origin Country

Tropical & Subtropical regions

Climate Zone

Tropical / Subtropical (Hardiness 9–11)

Alternative Names

Variegated Basor Lota, Variegated Bower Lota

Plant Age

1–2 years established nursery sapling

Pot Size

6-8 inch pot with excellent drainage holes

Mature Height

2–5 ft

Mature Width

2–4 ft

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Mix

Well-draining garden soil enriched with 30% organic vermicompost

Germination

10–20 days

Blooming Season

Spring to Summer

Fruiting Season

Late Summer to Autumn

Flower Color

Species standard

Fruit Color

N/A (Ornamental)

Yield / Year

Continuous seasonal flowering and vigorous foliage

Lifespan

Perennial (10+ years)

Rootstock

Own-root seedling / Air-layered root system

Toxicity Info

Non-toxic and pet safe when grown in organic garden conditions.