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How to grow Acanthus spinosus growing and care: 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: Invasive
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, 12-60 inches
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
Blooming information Bloom season: Spring / Summer / Autumn (rarely)
General information about the flower : Purple-pink flowers in the top and white in the bottom in oyster shape to mouth shape.
Scientific name: Acanthus spinosus
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