How to tend a Gomphrena globosa

Also known as: Xeraea globosa (L.) Kuntze, Gomphrena eriopoda Gillies ex Moq., Gomphrena globosa var. albiflora Moq., Gomphrena globosa var. carnea Moq., Gomphrena rubra hort. ex Moq., Gomphrena tumida Seidl ex Opiz, Amaranthoides globosa (L.) M.Gómez, Gomphrena globosa var. aureiflora Stuchlik, Amaranthoides globosus M.Gómez, Amaranthoides globosus var. albiflorus M.Gómez

Watering

When new leaves emerge in seedlings, , water properly

Sunlight

Likes sunshine

Soil

Likes loose and fertile soil

Fertilizer

Apply low concentration liquid compound fertilizers with N, P, K every half month

Pruning

When seedling height is 15cm, remove the central bud once to promote branching

About this plant

Origin
Euro asian continent
Category
Amaranthaceae, Gomphrena
Size
Diameter ≥ 20 cm, height 20-30 cm
Blooming period
Flowering and fruiting period June-September
Flower colors
purple red, light purple, white
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