Ptilotus joey growing herbaceous of the genus Ptilotus also known as Ptilotus exaltatus, Ptilotus joey short perennial or annual used as ornamental plant also drought tolerant, can grow in mediterranean, desert, subtropical, temperate or tropic climate and growing in hardiness zone 10b+ as perennial and 2-9 as annual.
Leaves color green the leaf shape elliptic the leaf fleshy.
Ptilotus joey flower
Flowers are small growing in groups on inflorescence stalk in a shape of cone, flower color pink to silvery.
Ptilotus joey for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Ptilotus joey growing and care:
Moist, well drain 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:
?
Recommended planting season?
Spring, summer, autumn
Pests and diseases:
Nematode, Aphids
Pruning season:
All season
How to prune:
Old flowers
Size of the plant:
10-90 cm, 4-36 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring, summer, autumn
General information about the flower
Small flowers grows in groups on inflorescence stalk in a shape of cone, flower color pink to silvery.
Scientific name:
Ptilotus joey
