| Scientific name | Bassia scoparia |
| Name | Kochia “summer cypress” |
| Watering | Once per week and keep moist |
| Pests | Spider mites, mealybugs, scale and thrips |
| Pet friendliness | Toxic to pets and humans |
| Light | Bright, indirect light |
| Temperature | 18-24 °C |
| Humidity | 50-60% mist if needed |
| Pot requirement | Good drainage and repot every 1-2 years |
| Plant height | Up to 90 cm |
| Potting mix | Potting soil / Red soil / Manure / Perlite |
| Nutrition | Apply Manure once in fortnight and NPK in next fortnight |
| Pruning and training | Remove dead and diseased leaves with sterile shears |
| Common color and season | N/A |
| Description | Kochia “summer cypress” Kochia scoparia (L.) also known as fireweed, burning bush, was introduced to the United States around 1900 as an ornamental from Eurasia. Because of kochia’s low water requirements and resistance to diseases and insects, interest in it as a forage crop has increased in the last decade. Can be used in revegetation programs for erosion control. Germinate and grow at any time in the growing season, and it thrives in sandy, alkaline and other poor soils that’s why it can be sown by airplane on large areas that need revegetation, such as areas that have been devastated by fire and provides a quick groundcover to protect topsoil and provide a food source for wildlife until native grasses take over. Shop More Plants here For Best Landscaping Service Contact Sunscape. |
Additional information
| Choose Height | 30cm-45cm |
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