Ageratum houstonianum growing herbaceous of the genus Ageratum also known as Floss flower, Ageratum houstonianum annual plant, also used as ornamental plant and as cut flower and attract pollinators, can grow in mediterranean, desert, subtropical, temperate or tropic climate and growing in hardiness zone 3+.
Leaves color green in ovate shape.
Ageratum houstonianum flower
Flower color can be: blue, purple, pink or white, flowers petals small like needle and create shape of pompom.
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How to grow Ageratum houstonianum growing and care:
Rich soil, well-drained soil, moist soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seedling / Seed
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive
When is the best time to plant?
Spring
Pests and diseases:
Aphids, spider mites
Pruning season:
All growing season
How to prune:
Dead leaves and flower
Size of the plant?
5-80 cm, 2-32 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season?
Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower:
Pompom flowers and petals soft and shape like needle, color can be: blue, purple, pink or white
Scientific name:
Ageratum houstonianum