Gentiana pumila
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Gentiana pumila

Niedriger Enzian

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–35 °C
Soil pH
5–7
Hardiness
Zone 7–10
Click count
5
Observations
52

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Yellow centaury comes from bright, open habitats and does best in full sun. It can tolerate partial sun but favors direct sunlight for optimal growth. This plant, which grows as an annual or biennial, is known for its sun-loving nature.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–35°C

Yellow centaury can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, yet its distribution can still be restricted by specific combinations of water and heat conditions. It does best in warm summer climates with enough rainfall or irrigation. Long periods of cloudy, rainy weather or extended high temperatures increase the chance of Yellow centaury dying. In winter, protecting the plant from cold can boost its survival rate.

Ideal temperature: 15–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 5-7
Soil pH: 5-7
🌱 Fertilizer

Yellow centaury benefits from regular, light applications of fertilizer to encourage healthy leaf growth. You should fertilize Yellow centaury about once a month during the summer months. Nitrogen is important for foliage, and supplementing with nitrogen-rich sources helps Yellow centaury thrive.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning

The Niedriger Enzian is a low-growing ornamental alpine plant known for its vibrant blue flowers. To maintain its health and visual appeal, prune it from early to late spring. Start by removing any dead stems, then lightly trim the spent blooms. This will promote growth, improve air circulation, and help maintain a compact shape.

🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Annual
Genus
Gentiana
Family
Gentianaceae
Hardiness Zone
7-10
Mature Height
10 cm to 30 cm
Mature Spread
5 cm to 15 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Size
1.02 cm to 1.52 cm
Bloom Time
Early summer, Mid summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall
Native Area
Egypt, Tunisia, Turkey, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Albania, Algeria, Greece, Croatia, Morocco, Lebanon, France

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Common Names (1)

en Niedriger Enzian