Triumfetta semitriloba
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Triumfetta semitriloba

Burweed · Sacramento-bur · Sacramento Burrbark · Sacramento burbark · Mosote

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 9–11
Click count
87
Observations
43

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Diamond burbark is found in open habitats, like sunny meadows and forest edges, where light is abundant. It does best in Full Sun but can also tolerate Partial Sun, adapting well to different light conditions.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

Diamond burbark comes from tropical areas, where the weather is generally warm and humid. Consequently, it is adapted to high temperatures and humidity. It dislikes sudden temperature changes and prefers a steady thermal environment, so avoiding temperature fluctuations indoors is important. It typically cannot tolerate cold and needs warmer conditions 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 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

Fertilizing is essential for caring for Diamond burbark. Regular feeding during the growing season supplies energy for its showy leaves and supports overall growth. Neglecting fertilization can lead to unhealthy foliage, reduced ornamental value, and stunted or weak growth that is more prone to breakage.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning

The Sacramento burbark is a hardy shrub known for its dense foliage and bright yellow flowers. To promote growth, prune it in early spring by removing dead stems and thinning out branches to improve airflow and shape. Regular pruning not only enhances the shrub's health but also improves the quality of its blossoms. Always use sterilized tools to ensure clean cuts and quick healing.

🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Triumfetta
Family
Malvaceae
Hardiness Zone
9-11
Mature Height
1.52 m
Mature Spread
30 cm to 91 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Size
0.51 cm to 0.51 cm
Bloom Time
Summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Fall, Early winter
Native Area
Sri Lanka, Burkina Faso, Belize, Madagascar, Pakistan, Dominican Republic, Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau, Uganda, Tanzania, Benin, Paraguay, Sierra Leone, Indonesia, Haiti, Cameroon, Mozambique, Ethiopia, Central African Republic, Malawi, Honduras, Peru, Bangladesh, Laos, China, Colombia, Japan, Togo, Senegal, Eswatini, Côte d'Ivoire, Ecuador, Gambia, Congo (DRC), Egypt, Angola, Malaysia, Namibia, Rwanda, Eritrea, Yemen, Kenya, Jamaica, Zimbabwe, Mali, Cuba, Cambodia, Equatorial Guinea, Liberia, Burundi, Venezuela, Brazil, Ghana, Botswana, Congo, Nepal, South Africa, Zambia, Sudan, Guinea, Trinidad and Tobago, Bolivia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Guyana, Bhutan, Nicaragua, Thailand, Gabon

Tags (5)

Common Names (7)

en Burweed
en Sacramento-bur
en Sacramento Burrbark
en Sacramento burbark
en Mosote
en Wild Maho
en Burr bush