ON THIS PLANT
Chorizanthe pungens is a species of flowering plant in the buckwheat family known by the common name Monterey spineflower. It is endemic to California, where it is known from the San Francisco Bay Area south along the Central Coast.
CARE GUIDE
How to keep Chorizanthe Pungens.
Pruning
The Monterey spineflower, known for its spiny appearance, benefits greatly from pruning between early and late spring. By trimming dead branches and overcrowded stems, you can improve air circulation and plant health. Proper pruning not only enhances the plant's growth, resilience, and appearance but also minimizes any disruptions to its blooming cycle.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Life Cycle
- Annual
- Genus
- Chorizanthe
- Family
- Polygonaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Monterey spineflower
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