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Helichrysum pendulum (Helichrysum pendulum)

Helichrysum pendulum is a trailing perennial herb with silvery foliage and yellow daisy-like flowers, ideal for hanging baskets and groundcover.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun.

Watering

Water when top inch of soil is dry.

Soil

Well-draining soil is crucial. Prefers sandy or loamy soils with good aeration.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 15-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed monthly during growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun.

Tolerates partial shade.

Water

Water when top inch of soil is dry.

Reduce in winter.

Soil

Well-draining soil is crucial. Prefers sandy or loamy soils with good aeration.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 15-25°C.

Can tolerate cooler temperatures but not frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed monthly during growing season.

Use balanced liquid fertilizer diluted.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Hanging, Groundcover, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.3-0.5 m

Spread

0.6-1 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None in mild climates, may die back in frost

Leaf Color

Silver, Gray

Leaf Type

Oblong

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

75000

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Synonyms
Gnaphalium crassifolium Guss. ex Ten.
Gnaphalium glutinosum Ten.
Gnaphalium lanceolatum Mottet
Gnaphalium pedunculare L.
Gnaphalium pendulum C.Presl
Gnaphalium tomentosum S.Mottet
Helichrysum boissieri Nyman
Helichrysum fontanesii Cambess.
Helichrysum glutinosum Ten. ex Nyman
Helichrysum porcarii Tineo ex Lojac.
Helichrysum wickstromii Tineo ex Lojac.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderAsterales
  • familyAsteraceae
  • genusHelichrysum
  • speciesHelichrysum pendulum
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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