Carline Thistle (Carlina vulgaris) is a spiny, herbaceous plant with a rosette of basal leaves and a single flowering stem. It features a large, thistle-like flower head.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun for optimal growth and flowering.
Watering
Water moderately when soil is dry. Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Soil
Well-drained soil is essential. Prefers sandy or loamy soils, tolerates poor or chalky conditions.
Temperature
Thrives in moderate temperatures, ideal range is 15-25 °C.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Generally low feeder. A light application of balanced fertilizer in spring is sufficient.
Prefers full sun for optimal growth and flowering.
Tolerates partial shade.
Water moderately when soil is dry. Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Reduce watering in winter.
Well-drained soil is essential. Prefers sandy or loamy soils, tolerates poor or chalky conditions.
Thrives in moderate temperatures, ideal range is 15-25 °C.
Can tolerate cooler temperatures.
Outdoor
Generally low feeder. A light application of balanced fertilizer in spring is sufficient.
Avoid over-fertilizing.
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Flowering
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Biennials
Plant Height
0.2-0.6 m
Spread
0.2-0.4 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Sessile, spiny, lanceolate
Flower Size
3-5 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
60000
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No
