How to tend a Dimorphotheca aurantiaca
Also known as: Arnoldia tragus (Aiton) Steud., Castalis ventenatii Cass., Calendula tragus Aiton, Calendula flaccida Vent., Calendula tragus var. tragus , Castalis tragus var. tragus , Dimorphotheca scabra DC., Calendula tragus var. flaccida (Vent.) Pers., Castalis tragus var. pinnatifida Norl., Castalis tragus (Ait.) Norl., Dimorphotheca flaccida (Vent.) Thell., Dimorphotheca aurantiaca DC.
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Keep soil moist, water and drain timely
Sunlight
Likes sunshine, avoid strong direct light
Soil
Peat or soil with specific nutrients
Fertilizer
Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly
Pruning
After flowering remove the withered flowers, the part on the ground will wither in winter, the plant germinates again in spring
About this plant
- Origin
- China
- Category
- Compositae, Dimorphotheca
- Size
- Diameter ⥠10 cm, height 15-18 cm
- Blooming period
- September-November flowering period, viewing period 3-4 weeks
- Flower colors
- yellow, orange
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