Strawflower

Xerochrysum bracteatum

Also called · Bracteantha

Papery flowers in bright colours that keep their colour when dried.

LightFull sun
WaterWhen half dry
WhereBalcony or porch

Care tag · 96

“Cut the flowers just before they open fully to dry them.”

  1. 01

    Light

    Full sun, under a roof in the rainy season.
  2. 02

    Water

    When the top half of the soil is dry.
  3. 03

    Soil & pot

    Well-draining soil.
  4. 04

    Feeding

    A light flowering feed once a month.
  5. 05

    What you'll need

    • Organic potting soil (tanah organik)
    • A pot with a drainage hole

    All available here at the nursery.

Something wrong?

  • Rotting stems

    Too wet. Water less and keep it out of long rain.

  • Leggy

    Pinch the tips.

Balcony or porch

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