Amethyst flower (Browallia americana)
Care, watering, light and tips for Amethyst flower on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Solanaceae
- Difficulty: Moderate care
- Watering: every 3 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 10–35 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Amethyst flower
Browallia americana, also known as 'Jamaican Forget-Me-Not', is a delightful profusely flowering annual plant native to tropical America. It produces abundant small blue, purple, or white flowers, making it ideal for hanging baskets, garden borders, or as a potted plant in bright indoor spaces. Its compact growth and delicate blooms add a touch of color and freshness.
Native range
Tropical Americas, from southern Mexico and the Caribbean to South America.
Care tips
It prefers bright indirect light or partial shade, avoiding intense direct afternoon sun. Keep the substrate consistently moist but not waterlogged; water when the top layer of soil begins to dry out. Use a well-draining substrate rich in organic matter. A common mistake is insufficient watering, which can lead to flower drop and wilting of the plant.
How to save a dying Amethyst flower
- Warning signs
- Yellowing or drooping leaves, flowers not opening or wilting quickly.
- First aid
- Check drainage; if waterlogged, remove and inspect roots. If dry, water moderately.
- What kills it
- Overwatering causing root rot, or complete lack of light. Sensitive to cold.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots are not entirely rotted and it gets proper light and watering.