Galium intermedium is a species of plants in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Central and eastern Europe (Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland, France, Albania, Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey, Belarus, the Baltic States, Ukraine, western Russia and the former Yugoslavia). It is also reportedly naturalized in Santa Clara County, California.
Cleavers has strong disease resistance and is generally not susceptible to diseases. However, it may be vulnerable to pests and diseases present in its surroundings. These infections are usually not severe. Regarding care, this plant requires moderate maintenance. It should be pruned regularly to maintain a good appearance and healthy growth. Fertilization can also help promote flowering. Cleavers is suitable for anyone with an outdoor space, such as a garden or patio, and does not require a lot of care experience. It may require more attention when grown indoors.
How to keep Galium Intermedium.
Light
Cleavers tends to prefer locations where sunlight is plentiful throughout the day, though it can also tolerate moderate light. In its natural habitats it does well with abundant light, which supports healthy growth. Both too much and too little light can negatively affect its development.
Temperature
Cleavers is native to temperate regions and is well-suited to temperatures of 68 to 95 °F (20 to 35 °C). During colder seasons, gradually acclimate it to lower temperatures. Take care not to expose it to freezing temperatures.
Fertilizer
Cleavers respond well to regular, dilute fertilizer applications to encourage healthy leaf development. You should feed cleavers roughly once a month during the summer. Nitrogen is important for foliage, and adding nitrogen-rich fertilizers helps cleavers do well.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Annual, Biennial
- Genus
- Galium
- Family
- Rubiaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 3-8
- Mature Height
- 0.2 m to 2.13 m
- Mature Spread
- 91 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- White
- Flower Size
- 0.15 cm to 0.20 cm
- Bloom Time
- Mid spring, Late spring, Early summer
- Planting Time
- Spring
- Harvest Time
- Early summer, Mid summer
- Native Area
- Libya, Turkey, Sweden, India, Austria, Slovakia, Montenegro, Pakistan, Slovenia, Morocco, Croatia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Russia, Iraq, Germany, Estonia, Romania, Latvia, Belgium, Portugal, Nepal, Saudi Arabia, Netherlands, France, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Poland, Greece, Ukraine, Serbia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Norway, Afghanistan, Syria, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Iran, Albania, Ireland, United Kingdom, Hungary, Algeria, Turkmenistan
Other names.
