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Chaff-flower

Chaff-flower Care

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

Hardiness zone

9 - 10

Difficulty

Easy

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
From spring through fall, water thoroughly and wait for the soil to dry out before watering again.
Pruning
Cut back flowering perennials after each flush of bloom.
Sunlight
Sun/Part Shade.

Disease diagnosis

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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.
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
61 people already have this plant 10 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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