Cardopatium corymbosum — a medium houseplant, prefers full sun light
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Cardopatium corymbosum

Cardopatium Corymbosum

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A note from PlantMom

Black chameleon is fairly disease-resistant and generally unlikely to suffer from illnesses. Still, it can be vulnerable to pests and diseases present in its surroundings. Such infections are typically not severe. In terms of care, this plant requires moderate maintenance. It should be pruned regularly to maintain a good appearance and healthy growth. Fertilizing can also help encourage flowering. Black chameleon is suitable for anyone with an outdoor space, like a garden or patio, and does not demand extensive care experience. It may need more attention when grown indoors.

— PlantMom
CARE GUIDE

How to keep Cardopatium Corymbosum.

Light

Black chameleon is a sun-loving perennial herbaceous species native to open habitats, commonly thriving in meadows and grasslands. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial sun.

Temperature

Black chameleon can tolerate a broad range of temperatures, but its distribution may still be restricted by different combinations of moisture and heat. It does best in warm summer conditions with sufficient rainfall or irrigation. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather, as well as prolonged high temperatures, can raise the chance of Black chameleon dying. In winter, adequate protection from cold can boost the plant's survival rate.

Fertilizer

The best time to fertilize a Black chameleon is in early spring, as it comes out of dormancy and begins active growth. Fertilization supplies essential nutrients for healthy development. Although the Black chameleon has relatively low fertilizer requirements, an annual feeding can improve its survival and encourage better, longer-lasting flowers.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Cardopatium
Family
Asteraceae
Hardiness Zone
7-10
Mature Height
30 cm to 61 cm
Mature Spread
20 cm to 40 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Size
1.02 cm to 2.03 cm
Bloom Time
Mid summer, Late summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Early fall, Mid fall
Native Area
Turkey, Syria, Italy, Cyprus, Greece, Lebanon
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Corymbose Distaff Thistle en Black chameleon
PLATES
Cardopatium corymbosum leaf
PLATE 01 · leaf
Cardopatium corymbosum leaf
PLATE 02 · leaf
Cardopatium corymbosum flower
PLATE 03 · flower
Cardopatium corymbosum flower
PLATE 04 · flower
Cardopatium corymbosum fruit
PLATE 05 · fruit
Cardopatium corymbosum fruit
PLATE 06 · fruit
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