Spergularia bocconei
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Spergularia bocconei

Boccone's sandspurry · Greek Sea-spurrey · Greek Sand Spurrey · Sand spurrey · Boccone's sand spurrey

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–35 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 7–10
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Observations
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Description

Source: wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Spergularia bocconei, Boccone's sandspurry, Greek sea-spurrey or Boccone's sea-spurrey, is a species of the genus Spergularia, in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is named after the Sicilian botanist Paolo Boccone. Scheele first published it as Alsine bocconi in 1843. It was transferred to the genus Spergularia by Graebner in 1919. Pedersen placed the species in genus Spergula in 1984.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Originating from open habitats, Greek sea spurrey is a perennial herbaceous plant that loves sun and often grows prosperously in both meadows and grasslands. While it has a preference for full sun, it is also able to withstand conditions of partial sun.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–35°C

The Greek sea spurrey is capable of thriving under diverse temperature conditions, although its distribution can still be constrained by varying permutations of thermal and water conditions. It flourishes optimally in summertime warmth with sufficient rainfall or supplemental watering. Extended bouts of overcast and wet weather, coupled with high temperatures sustained for long periods, can heighten the risk of the Greek sea spurrey perishing. Ensuring suitable defense against the cold during winter can enhance the survival prospects of this plant.

Ideal temperature: 15–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

One fertilizer application in spring is generally enough for Greek sea spurrey, though repeated feedings can boost growth. Feed it every month to month and a half. Fertilization improves the leaves' appearance and function, maintaining even color and a healthy texture. It also promotes root development and nutrient uptake for the plant's long-term health.

🪴 Pot & Repot
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🌿 Propagating
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Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Spergularia
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Hardiness Zone
7-10
Mature Height
5 cm to 20 cm
Mature Spread
10 cm to 30 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Size
0.25 cm to 0.51 cm
Bloom Time
Mid spring, Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Summer, Early fall
Native Area
Libya, Egypt, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Croatia, Morocco, Oman, Portugal, France, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Cyprus, Greece, Lebanon, Syria, Italy, Spain, Iran, Algeria

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Common Names (5)

en Boccone's sandspurry
en Greek Sea-spurrey
en Greek Sand Spurrey
en Sand spurrey
en Boccone's sand spurrey