Acanthus eminens grow and care – rhizome herbaceous of the genus Acanthus also known as Eminens acanthus, Acanthus eminens perennial evergreen or deciduous used as ornamental drought tolerant plant, can grow in subtropics mediterranean or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 7-10.
Leaves color green in triangle shape deeply lobed with spines in the edge.
Flower color purple with under this green leaves, flowers grow on stem.
Mulch, well drain soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Aggressive
Recommended planting season?
Spring, summer
Pests and diseases:
Slug, snail
Pruning season:
Autumn, winter
How to prune:
Dry stalks and leaves
Size of the plant?
30-150 cm, 12-48 inche
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun (not in hot summer) / Half Shade / Full Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season:
Summer
General information about the flower
Purple flowers with under this green, flowers grow on stem
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