Lilac Tasselflower

Lilac Tasselflower Care

Emilia Sonchifolia

What is the plant

Cupid's shaving brush is an erect annual plant, often producing prostrate branches from the very base, growing 10 - 150cm tall. common weed in the tropics, where it has traditional medicinal uses and also provides an edible leaf. It is occasionally cultivated for these leaves, which are frequently sold in local markets, especially in Java

humidity

High

lighting

Full Sun

hardiness zone

8 - 11

difficulty

Medium

hibernation

Cold Period

Invasive

Weed

How to Care for the Plant

Water
It prefers moist soil.
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering.
Sunlight
It cannot grow in the shade.

Disease diagnosis

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Soil
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils.
Temperature
It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 20 - 30°c, but can tolerate 10 - 40°c[
Popularity
267 people already have this plant 34 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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Lilac Tasselflower Care

How to Care for the Plant

Water

Pruning

Sunlight

Soil

Temperature

Popularity