Bassia laniflora
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Bassia laniflora

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
5–35 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 5–9
Click count
5
Observations
6

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Bassia laniflora is native to bright, open habitats and performs best in full sun. It can tolerate partial sun but prefers direct sunlight for optimal growth. This plant, which may be annual or biennial, is known for its sun-loving nature.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 5–35°C

Bassia laniflora can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, but its distribution can still be restricted by different combinations of moisture and heat. It grows best in warm summer climates with sufficient rainfall or watering. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather, as well as sustained high temperatures, can increase the plant's risk of dying. In winter, protecting it from cold can boost its chances of survival.

Ideal temperature: 5–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

Bassia laniflora does well with regular, light applications of fertilizer to support healthy leaf development. Fertilize Bassia laniflora about once a month during the summer. Nitrogen is important for foliage, and adding nitrogen-rich fertilizers helps Bassia laniflora prosper.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Annual
Genus
Bassia
Family
Amaranthaceae
Hardiness Zone
5-9
Mature Height
10 cm to 40 cm
Mature Spread
15 cm to 30 cm
Leaf Color
Light Green, Gray
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Size
0.20 cm to 0.25 cm
Bloom Time
Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Early fall, Mid fall
Native Area
Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Poland, Greece, Croatia, Belarus, Ukraine, China, Russia, Serbia, Hungary, Germany, Italy, Kazakhstan, Spain, Iran, Albania, Azerbaijan, Romania, France

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