Spermacoce ocymoides is a species of plant in the Rubiaceae. It is widespread in Maldives, India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, New Guinea, Solomon Isles, Fiji, Samoa, Vanuatu.
Purple-leaved button weed is fairly disease-resistant and typically does not suffer from many illnesses. That said, it can be affected by pests and diseases present in its environment, although such problems are generally mild. Care-wise, the plant needs a moderate amount of attention. Regular pruning is necessary to preserve an attractive form and support healthy growth. Applying fertilizer can also encourage more blooms. This plant is a good choice for anyone with outdoor space like a garden or patio and does not demand extensive gardening experience. When kept indoors, however, it may need extra care.
How to keep Spermacoce Ocymoides.
Light
Button weed with purple leaves flourishes when exposed to a substantial quantity of sunlight, which supports its robust growth. Its progress may be impeded by excessive shade or inadequate amounts of sunlight. Having originated from a region with abundant intense sunlight, it requires direct sunlight for optimal expansion. Bear in mind, both insufficient or excessive exposure to light can escalate its health problems.
Temperature
The purple leaved button weed flourishes best within a temperature range of 20 to 35 ℃ (68 to 95 °F), which is akin to its natural temperate habitat. Warmer conditions are more suited to its growth. When the temperatures deviate considerably from its favored climatic conditions, environmental modifications may be required.
Fertilizer
The purple leaved button weed necessitates the highest quantity of fertilizer during its main growth period, notably spring, summer, and the beginning of fall. Fertilization is crucial as it supplies vital nutrients that might be deficient in the ground, encouraging a healthy development of roots and stems, along with appealing foliage, which is a distinct characteristic of this specific plant.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Hardiness Zone
- 10
- Mature Height
- 25 cm to 61 cm
- Mature Spread
- 20 cm to 40 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green, Blue
- Leaf Type
- Semi-evergreen
- Flower Color
- White
- Flower Size
- 0.25 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late spring, Summer, Early fall, Mid fall
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Mid summer, Late summer, Fall
- Native Area
- Sri Lanka, Burkina Faso, India, Malaysia, Vanuatu, Philippines, Sudan, Nigeria, Fiji, Guinea-Bissau, Central African Republic, Mali, Sierra Leone, Indonesia, Cameroon, Liberia, Burundi, Myanmar, Togo, Ghana, Senegal, Ethiopia, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Congo (DRC), Congo
