Carthamus arborescens is a spiny shrub native to the Mediterranean, featuring thistle-like foliage and bright yellow flowers.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun for best growth and flowering.
Watering
Water when the top inch of soil is dry. Reduce in winter.
Soil
Well-draining soil is essential. Prefers sandy or loamy soils. Tolerates poor, alkaline soils.
Temperature
Thrives in warm temperatures between 15-25 °C.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Feed sparingly with a balanced fertilizer in spring.
Prefers full sun for best growth and flowering.
Tolerates partial shade but may become leggy.
Water when the top inch of soil is dry. Reduce in winter.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Well-draining soil is essential. Prefers sandy or loamy soils. Tolerates poor, alkaline soils.
Thrives in warm temperatures between 15-25 °C.
Can tolerate brief periods of frost once established.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Feed sparingly with a balanced fertilizer in spring.
Over-fertilizing can reduce flowering.
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
1-2 m
Spread
1-2 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Sessile, spiny, lanceolate
Flower Size
3-4 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
75000
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No
