Water
Water consistently, keeping the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings during the growing season.
Reduce watering significantly in winter, allowing the soil to dry more thoroughly.
Also known as Inga · Niger · Niger Thistle
Ramtilla (Guizotia abyssinica) is an erect annual herb cultivated for its edible seeds and oil, used for cooking and as a birdseed. It has bright yellow flower heads.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-24°C. Protect from frost.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during the growing season; avoid over-fertilizing.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water consistently, keeping the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings during the growing season.
Reduce watering significantly in winter, allowing the soil to dry more thoroughly.
Prune to maintain desired shape and size, and to remove any dead or damaged stems. Pinch back young plants to encourage bushier growth. Pruning can be done in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.
Easily propagated from seeds sown in spring, either directly outdoors after the last frost or started indoors a few weeks prior. Cuttings can also be taken from semi-hardwood in late summer, treated with rooting hormone, and planted in moist, well-draining soil.
Repot young plants annually or every two years in spring as needed. Mature plants can be repotted less frequently, typically every 2-3 years.
Use a well-draining potting mix and a pot that is slightly larger than the current one.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Ramtilla (Guizotia abyssinica)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Guizotia |
| Species | Guizotia abyssinica |
Similar in genus Guizotia
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data