Amsinckia micrantha — a medium houseplant, prefers full sun light
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Amsinckia micrantha

Amsinckia Micrantha

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Amsinckia menziesii is a species of plant in the family Boraginaceae, the borage or forget-me-not family.

A note from PlantMom

Menzies fiddleneck has strong disease resistance and is generally not prone to illnesses. Nevertheless, it can be vulnerable to pests and diseases present in its surroundings. These infections are typically mild. Regarding care, this plant needs moderate maintenance. It should be pruned regularly to preserve a good appearance and healthy growth. Fertilizing can also aid in encouraging flowering. Menzies fiddleneck is appropriate for anyone with an outdoor area, such as a garden or patio, and does not demand extensive plant-care experience. It may need additional attention when cultivated indoors.

— PlantMom
CARE GUIDE

How to keep Amsinckia Micrantha.

Light

Menzies fiddleneck mainly grows where there is abundant sunlight. It can also tolerate lower light levels. In its natural habitat the plant is often found in locations that receive prolonged sun. Both too much and too little sunlight can harm the plant’s health.

Temperature

Menzies fiddleneck can adjust to a wide range of temperatures, though its distribution may still be restricted by various combinations of moisture and heat. It does best in warm summer climates with adequate rainfall or watering. Extended stretches of cloudy, rainy weather or prolonged high temperatures can raise the chance of Menzies fiddleneck dying. In winter, proper protection from cold can improve the plant's survival rate.

Fertilizer

Menzies fiddleneck does well with regular, dilute applications of fertilizer to encourage healthy leaf development. You should apply fertilizer about once a month during the summer. Nitrogen is important for foliage, and adding nitrogen-rich sources helps Menzies fiddleneck thrive.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Annual
Genus
Amsinckia
Family
Boraginaceae
Hardiness Zone
7
Mature Height
10 cm to 40 cm
Mature Spread
20 cm to 49 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Blue
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Flower Size
0.51 cm to 1.02 cm
Bloom Time
Spring
Planting Time
Spring
Harvest Time
Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer
Native Area
Mexico
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Fiddle neck en Menzies' fiddleneck en Common Fiddleneck en Yellow gromwell en Yellow burrweed en Smallflower fiddleneck en Rancher's Fiddleneck en Rough Fiddleneck en Rigid fiddleneck en Small-flower fiddleneck
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Amsinckia micrantha leaf
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Amsinckia micrantha leaf
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Amsinckia micrantha flower
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Amsinckia micrantha flower
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Amsinckia micrantha fruit
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Amsinckia micrantha bark
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