Psylliostachys suworowii
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Psylliostachys suworowii

Statice Suworowii · Rat tail · Russian Statice

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Toxicity: low
Water every
7 days
Hardiness
Zone 3–9
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Description

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Psylliostachys suworowii is an annual plant commonly known as Russian Statice. Despite its common name, this plant is native to Central Asia. Other common names given to this plant include Pink Pokers and Rat-Tail Statice. These names were given because of the plant’s appearance. The leaves of the Russian Statice grow at the base of the plant in the form of a rosette. Narrow flower stalks emerge from the base of the plant, and the flowers that grow around the flower stalk are small but brightly colored.

Care Guide

💧 Water Once a week

Typically, these plants should be watered once a week. In warmer temperatures or during dry periods, more frequent watering may be required. Russian Statice likes to be kept evenly moist. Soil drainage is important as this plant does not like to be waterlogged.

Suggested frequency: Once a week
☀️ Light
🌡️ Temperature

Not much is known about this plant’s temperature and humidity preferences. They are thought to be resistant to frost.

💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil
🌱 Fertilizer

Russian Statice is not known to require fertilizing.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning

These plants do not need to be pruned.

🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Russian Statice is not considered a toxic plant.

Characteristics

Plant Type
Annual
Hardiness Zone
3-9
Bloom Time
Summer to autumn
Native Area
Central Asia

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Common Names (3)

en Statice Suworowii
en Rat tail
en Russian Statice