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Blitum bonus-henricus

Other names: Chenopodium Bonus-henricus, Poor-man's Asparagus, Perennial Goosefoot, Lincolnshire Spinach, Markery, English Mercury, Good-king-henry

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What is the plant

Blitum bonus-henricus (syn. Chenopodium bonus-henricus), also called Good-King-Henry, poor-man's asparagus, perennial goosefoot, Lincolnshire spinach, Markery, English mercury, or mercury goosefoot, is a species of goosefoot which is native to much of central and southern Europe.

humidity

humidity

Normal

lighting

lighting

Part sun and part shade

temperature

temperature

14°C - 30°C

hardiness zone

hardiness zone

8b - 10

difficulty

difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

  • Water

    Water

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    Once established it takes little care provided it has sufficient water.

  • Pruning

    Pruning

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    The young shoots can be blanched and used like Asparagus.

  • Sunlight

    Sunlight

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    Sun/Part Shade.

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  • Soil

    Soil

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    Perform well in most types of soil.

  • Temperature

    Temperature

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    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

    Popularity

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    7 people already have this plant 3 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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