Bombycilaena discolor — a medium houseplant, prefers full sun light
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Bombycilaena discolor

Bombycilaena Discolor

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A note from PlantMom

Bombycilaena discolor apresenta boa resistência a doenças e, de modo geral, não é muito suscetível a elas. Entretanto, pode sofrer com pragas e enfermidades existentes no entorno. Essas infecções, em regra, não são graves. Quanto aos cuidados, a planta necessita de manutenção média. Deve ser podada com regularidade para conservar uma boa aparência e um crescimento saudável. A adubação também pode auxiliar na promoção da floração. Bombycilaena discolor é indicada para quem dispõe de espaço ao ar livre, como jardim ou pátio, e não exige grande experiência em manejo. Quando cultivada em ambiente interno, pode demandar cuidados adicionais.

— PlantMom
CARE GUIDE

How to keep Bombycilaena Discolor.

Light

Bombycilaena discolor comes from bright, open habitats and does best in full sun. It can tolerate some partial shade but prefers direct sunlight for optimal growth. This plant, which may be annual or biennial, is noted for its sun-loving character.

Temperature

Bombycilaena discolor can tolerate a wide range of temperature conditions, though its distribution may still be limited by specific combinations of moisture and heat. It performs best in warm summer climates with sufficient rainfall or irrigation. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather, as well as prolonged high temperatures, can raise the likelihood of Bombycilaena discolor dying. In winter, adequate protection from cold can increase the plant's chances of survival.

Fertilizer

Bombycilaena discolor benefits from regular, light applications of fertilizer to encourage healthy leaf development. Fertilize Bombycilaena discolor roughly once a month during the summer. Nitrogen is essential for foliage, and giving nitrogen-rich sources helps Bombycilaena discolor thrive.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Annual
Genus
Bombycilaena
Family
Asteraceae
Hardiness Zone
7-10
Mature Height
5 cm to 15 cm
Mature Spread
5 cm to 10 cm
Leaf Color
Gray, Light Gray
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Size
0.25 cm to 0.51 cm
Bloom Time
Mid spring, Late spring
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Harvest Time
Early summer, Mid summer
Native Area
Russia, Libya, Turkey, Tunisia, Syria, Italy, Spain, Iran, Cyprus, Algeria, Greece, Morocco, France
PLATES
Bombycilaena discolor leaf
PLATE 01 · leaf
Bombycilaena discolor leaf
PLATE 02 · leaf
Bombycilaena discolor flower
PLATE 03 · flower
Bombycilaena discolor flower
PLATE 04 · flower
Bombycilaena discolor habit
PLATE 05 · habit
Bombycilaena discolor habit
PLATE 06 · habit
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