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Chaff-flower

Chaff-flower Achyranthes Aspera

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What is the plant

Achyranthes aspera (common names: chaff-flower, prickly chaff flower, devil's horsewhip, is a species of plant in the family Amaranthaceae. It is distributed throughout the tropical world. It can be found in many places growing as an introduced species and a common weed.

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

18°C - 30°C

Hardiness zone

9 - 10

Difficulty

Easy

Toxicity

Poisonous

Water
From spring through fall, water thoroughly and wait for the soil to dry out before watering again.
Sunlight
Sun/Part Shade.
Soil
A soil composed of peat moss, loam, or sand, or any soil mixture with good drainage can be used. The soil should not be overly fertile.

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Pruning
Cut back flowering perennials after each flush of bloom.
Temperature
Provide good air circulation, with temperatures between 65 (18 °C) to 75 F (23 °C) and nighttime temperatures between 50 t(10°C) to 60 F (15 °C).
Popularity
38 people already have this plant 8 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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