Batchelor's Button (Gomphrena celosioides)
Gomphrena celosioides, commonly known as Batchelor's Button, is a low-growing, spreading plant with small, papery, white to pinkish flower heads.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun.
Watering
Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Soil
Well-draining soil is essential. It tolerates a range of soil types, including sandy and loamy soils.
Temperature
Thrives in warm temperatures.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun.
Tolerates partial shade; afternoon shade beneficial in hot climates.
Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Avoid waterlogged conditions.
Well-draining soil is essential. It tolerates a range of soil types, including sandy and loamy soils.
Thrives in warm temperatures.
Ideal growing range 18-25 °C.
Outdoor
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.
Every 4-6 weeks.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Pot, Groundcover
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Annuals
Plant Height
0.1-0.3 m
Spread
0.3-0.6 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Simple
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Weed Status
Yes
Image Gallery
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderCaryophyllales
- familyAmaranthaceae
- genusGomphrena
- speciesGomphrena celosioides
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No