Turner's Creeping Sage Plant Care
Lophospermum turneri Elisens
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Lophospermum turneri is a climbing or scrambling herbaceous perennial native to Guatemala and the state of Chiapas in Mexico, where it was first collected. It has tubular flowers, lavender to violet in colour.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect light
65–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Turner's Creeping Sage?
Water Turner's Creeping Sage every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 65–75°F (18–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 4 months during the growing season.
What Is the Turner's Creeping Sage?
Turner's Creeping Sage (Lophospermum turneri) belongs to the Plantaginaceae family within the Lophospermum genus. Turner's Creeping Sage is native to Guatemala and the state of Chiapas in Mexico.
Turner's Creeping Sage displays a vining, trailing growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Turner's Creeping Sage produces tubular flowers in shades of pink, purple, or red.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Turner's Creeping Sage?
Lophospermum turneri requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Turner's Creeping Sage Need?
Turner's Creeping Sage thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Turner's Creeping Sage in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Turner's Creeping Sage Prefer?
Lophospermum turneri grows best at temperatures of 65–75°F. Turner's Creeping Sage prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
65–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Turner's Creeping Sage?
Well-draining, fertile soil with added perlite for improved drainage. Good drainage is essential for Turner's Creeping Sage to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Turner's Creeping Sage?
Feed Turner's Creeping Sage every 4 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 4 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Turner's Creeping Sage?
Repot annually in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Turner's Creeping Sage?
Turner's Creeping Sage can be propagated through softwood cuttings, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to lophospermum breedlovei plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Turner's Creeping Sage Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Turner's Creeping Sage, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Turner's Creeping Sage?
Turner's Creeping Sage is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Turner's Creeping Sage Need?
Turner's Creeping Sage grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Turner's Creeping Sage is native to Guatemala and the state of Chiapas in Mexico. In cooler regions, grow Turner's Creeping Sage as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Turner's Creeping Sage is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Lophospermum genus — compare its care with other Lophospermum species on PlantoScan.
Lophospermum is part of the Plantaginaceae plant family — browse all Plantaginaceae genera and species.
Turner's Creeping Sage thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Lophospermum turneri Elisens, family Plantaginaceae (first published in Syst. Bot. Monogr. 5: 71 (1985)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Turner's Creeping Sage, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13b, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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