Gomphrena is a beautiful summer flower. It belongs to the family Amaranthaceae which signifies some of the most hardy and drought-resistant bushes. It is commonly associated with the name ‘Amaranth’ and called ‘Globe Amaranth’ and bachelor button. The name bachelor’s button is very common in the USA since 1700. Gomphrena flowers are small round shaped flowers available in a variety of colors. It is a native plant from Central America including Brazil, Panama, and Guatemala, though it is well known and grown globally.
Common Globe-amaranth Care
Gomphrena Globosa
What is the plant
It's invasive in Cuba, Hawaii, and Costa Rica.
lighting
Full Sun
hardiness zone
max 11
difficulty
Easy
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Amaranth is drought tolerant. however, to produce nice leaves, make sure to keep the soil moist at the root level. ideally, amaranth needs a few inches (2-3cm) of water once or twice a week.
Pruning
Never remove more than a third of the foliage in any one year and to cut just above a node on the stem.
Fertilizer
Use slow-release fertilizer for container plants. Avoid using too much fertilizer.
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Sunlight
Semi-shade – this plant needs a lot of sunlight, but it has to be protected from the strongest rays of the sun.
Soil
The ideal blend of soil for plant growth is called loam. Often referred to as topsoil or black dirt by landscape companies, loam is a mixture of sand, clay, and silt.
Temperature
Globe amaranth will grow well in virtually any climate
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Container
Here’s a handy guideline: increase pot size by 2.5-5 cm (1 to 2 inches) in diameter for plants that are growing in pots 25.4 cm (10 inches) in diameter or less. For larger plants, those growing in pots greater than 10 inches in diameter, increase the pot size by 5 or 7.62 cm (2 or 3 inches) in diameter.
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