Gymnocarpos decandrus
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Gymnocarpos decandrus

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 9–11
Click count
3
Observations
2

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Gymnocarpos decandrus is native to open habitats, such as sunny meadows and forest edges, which provide abundant light. It performs best in Full Sun but can also tolerate Partial Sun, adapting well to various sunlight conditions.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

Gymnocarpos decandrus originates from tropical areas, where the climate is generally warm and humid. As a result, it is well suited to high temperatures and humidity. It does not tolerate sudden temperature changes and prefers a stable thermal environment, so it is important to avoid temperature fluctuations indoors. It typically cannot withstand cold and needs higher temperatures to grow. If the ambient temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

Fertilization is vital for the care of Gymnocarpos decandrus. Regular feeding during the growing season maintains the energy needed for its showy leaves and supports overall development. If fertilization is neglected, foliage can become unhealthy, the plant’s ornamental value may decline, and growth can be stunted or weak and prone to breakage.

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

Characteristics

Plant Type
Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Gymnocarpos
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Hardiness Zone
9-11
Mature Height
20 cm to 40 cm
Mature Spread
30 cm to 61 cm
Leaf Color
Gray, Light Gray
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
0.20 cm to 0.25 cm
Bloom Time
Spring
Planting Time
Spring
Harvest Time
Summer
Native Area
Saudi Arabia, Libya, Afghanistan, Egypt, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Mauritania, Iran, Pakistan, Algeria, Kuwait, Morocco, Yemen

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