Water
Water Gomphrena celosioides moderately when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot. Ensure good drainage in pots.
Reduce watering frequency during cooler, dormant periods in winter.
Also known as Bachelor's Button · Gomphrena-Weed · Prostrate Globe Amaranth
Batchelor's Button (Gomphrena celosioides) is a low-growing annual or short-lived perennial with colorful, papery flower heads, popular for its heat tolerance and drought
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Good drainage is crucial.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 20-25°C. Protect from frost.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Low to Moderate
50% intensity
Feed sparingly during the growing season; excessive fertilizer can reduce blooms.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Gomphrena celosioides moderately when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot. Ensure good drainage in pots.
Reduce watering frequency during cooler, dormant periods in winter.
Prune Gomphrena celosioides to maintain a bushy shape and encourage more blooms. Pinch back young plants to promote branching. Remove spent flower stalks to prevent self-seeding and prolong blooming.
Light pruning can be done anytime during the growing season.
Propagate Gomphrena celosioides from seeds sown indoors in spring or directly outdoors after the last frost. Cuttings can also be taken from healthy stems in late spring or early summer and rooted in moist, well-draining potting mix.
Repot Gomphrena celosioides when it becomes root-bound, typically every 1-2 years. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one and ensure it has adequate drainage holes.
Repot in spring before new growth begins.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Batchelor's Button (Gomphrena celosioides)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Amaranthaceae |
| Genus | Gomphrena |
| Species | Gomphrena celosioides |
Similar in genus Gomphrena
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