{"product_id":"mina-lobata-seeds","title":"Mina Lobata Vine – Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMina Lobata, also called Spanish Flag or Firecracker Vine, carries rows of tubular flowers along one side of arching stems. The flowers change from red through orange to yellow and creamy white, creating several colours together on each spray.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative to Mexico, this warm-weather climber develops twining stems and deeply lobed green leaves. Grow it over a garden arch, fence, trellis or balcony grill for a colourful display that extends above the planting space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Gardeners Choose It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeveral Colours Together:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red, orange, yellow and cream flowers appear along the same spray.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive Flower Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One-sided flower clusters give the vine its Spanish Flag name.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Climbing Growth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Established plants develop leafy coverage over suitable supports.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate-Season Interest:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flower sprays brighten the garden during summer and autumn.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollinator Friendly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The flowers attract bees and butterflies.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Usually 10–16 days; some seeds may take up to 30 days\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Around 21–24°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e At least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A 14–16-inch pot with similar depth for one vine\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e About 12 inches between plants\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fertile, moist and well-draining mix\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst flowering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Often around 13–15 weeks after sowing, depending on conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Usually grown as an annual; may persist in warm, frost-free conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In Lahore, Faisalabad, Islamabad and Rawalpindi, sow from February to April once cold weather has eased. Another sowing can be started during July, with protection from heavy monsoon rain. In Karachi, sow from February to March or again from August to September. In southern Punjab, sow from February to March, or during July to August in a protected location. In colder northern and hilly areas, sow from April to May after frost has passed and the soil has warmed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Sow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoak the seeds in room-temperature water for 12–24 hours, then sow them promptly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFill individual small pots with fine, moist seed starter mix that drains freely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow each seed around ¼ inch deep, cover with the mix and water gently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the pots around 21–24°C and the mix lightly moist until seedlings appear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGradually introduce established seedlings to outdoor sunlight over approximately 10–14 days before planting out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransplant with the root balls intact and guide young stems onto their climbing support.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the mix evenly moist during active growth, allowing excess water to drain after watering. Check pots frequently during hot or windy weather because a leafy vine can use water quickly. Guide flexible stems across the support while they are young, and remove damaged leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMix a small amount of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mojimall.pk\/products\/vermicompost-fertilizer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVermicompost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e into the final planting mix. Avoid frequent high-nitrogen feeding, which can encourage leaves at the expense of flowers. Check for aphids, whiteflies and spider mites. If pests appear, apply \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mojimall.pk\/products\/neem-oil-for-plants\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeem Oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e according to its label during cooler evening hours, including affected leaf undersides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal Gardener Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecure the climbing support before planting so it can carry the mature vine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShelter young plants from strong rooftop winds and heavy rain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a light mulch around established plants to slow moisture loss, keeping it away from the stems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove developing seed pods before they ripen if extra seedlings are not wanted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering and Display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMina Lobata develops its strongest display after establishing its leafy climbing growth. Flowering often becomes more noticeable later in summer and can continue into autumn while temperatures remain suitable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flower stems arch outward from the foliage, showing their changing colours clearly. Spread the vine across several trellis sections or climbing strings so the sprays have room to develop. It works well as a warm-coloured backdrop behind blue, violet or white flowering plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes Mina Lobata need regular pinching or pruning?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegular pinching is not required. Allow the main stems to develop and lightly trim only growth that reaches unwanted areas. Cutting back shoots carrying developing flower sprays will remove those blooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan Mina Lobata flowers be used in a vase?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Cut fresh flower sprays during the cooler morning hours and place the stems in water promptly. Choose sprays with open lower flowers and coloured buds above, and remove any leaves that would sit below the water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy have my seedlings turned yellow and stopped growing after moving outdoors?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold conditions can temporarily check growth in this warm-weather vine. If the change follows a move outdoors, return the seedlings to a bright, sheltered position until nights become warmer. Check that the mix is draining properly and wait for fresh growth before adding fertilizer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mina Lobata, Ipomoea lobata, Spanish Flag, Firecracker Vine, Fire Vine, Exotic Love Vine, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moji Mall","offers":[{"title":"10 Seeds","offer_id":46336815104222,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/8353\/2254\/files\/mina_lobata_flowers.jpg?v=1787211226","url":"https:\/\/mojimall.pk\/products\/mina-lobata-seeds","provider":"Moji Mall","version":"1.0","type":"link"}