button flower

Button flower plants should be watered on a regular basis to keep them looking their best. The best way to water them is to thoroughly soak the soil at the roots every 7-10 days, or when the top 1-2 inches of soil is moderately dry. To avoid root rot, allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. During hot summers, these plants may need to be watered more often. It is also important to provide adequate drainage, as these plants are prone to overwatering.

Button flower (Gomphrena haageana) should be grown in full sunlight for at least 6 hours a day during the growing season. It will benefit from even more light, but should be given some relief from the harsh midday sun during the heat of summer. In subtropical and tropical climates, the button flower will thrive in full sun all day. If your latitude is subject to cold winter temperatures, give the plant some afternoon shade to protect it from extreme temperatures.

Button Flowers should be pruned regularly to encourage new, healthy growth. Prune your Button Flowers regularly in the late winter and early spring before new growth appears. This will help ensure that the plant produces large, vibrant blooms. Pruning should also be done in the summer months when growth has slowed down. Cut back any stems that have died back or are more than a few inches longer than the rest of the plant. If you want to encourage new flower buds, prune back any flowering stems when flowers have begun to fade. The gerbera daisy-like flowers of this plant will give a few weeks of continuous blooming if not pruned back.