Balloon Cotton Bush

Balloon Cotton Bush Care

Gomphocarpus Physocarpus

What is the plant

Gomphocarpus physocarpus is an upright, soft shrub 0.5 to 2 m tall with a fibrous rootstock. Branches arise above a small, single-stemmed trunk. The branches are pale yellowish green and hollow. The leaves are light green, opposite, and narrowly oblong to lance-shaped. Cream to white flowers in pendulous clusters are borne almost throughout the year but mainly during summer (November to April). The flowers are attractive and have a complicated structure. The petals bend strongly backwards, arching over the flower. In the centre of the flower is the corona, consisting of five pouched lobes that develop from the petals. The petals are white and the corona is suffused with pink or purple.

humidity

Normal

lighting

Full Sun

hardiness zone

7a - 10b

difficulty

Medium

hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
regular watering produces a more bushy, vigorous plant
Fertilizer
Feeding with compost and regular watering produces a more bushy, vigorous plant
Sunlight
Balloon plant grows best in full sunlight

Disease diagnosis

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Soil
moist, well-drained soil
Temperature
temperatures between 68-80 F. (20-27 C.
Container
It also grows well in large containers.

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Popularity
340 people already have this plant 85 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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Balloon Cotton Bush Care

How to Care for the Plant

Water

Fertilizer

Sunlight

Soil

Temperature

Container

Popularity