levant cotton
Gossypium herbaceum
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
9 - 11
Flowers:
White to yellow and pink Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Levant Cotton should be watered regularly, but not too often. The best schedule is to water once a week, deeply and thoroughly. Aim to keep the soil moist, but not soggy. During hot and dry weather, it can need an additional watering mid-week. In cooler months, you can water less. It’s also important to check the soil regularly to ensure plants don’t dry out. Be aware that the watering requirements may differ slightly depending on the pot or soil type.
sunlight
Levant cotton (Gossypium herbaceum) is a plant species that does best in full sun, with at least 8 hours of direct sunlight per day. It is tolerant of some shade but will not reach its full potential in partial sun. In areas with intense heat, the plant can benefit from a few hours of shade in the late afternoon. To ensure optimal growth, the plants should receive full sun during the cooler parts of the day. The best times for the Levant cotton to receive direct sunlight are from dawn to mid-morning and then again from mid-afternoon to sunset.
pruning
For Levant Cotton, pruning should occur twice a year. In the spring, prune plants vigorously to remove any dead, diseased, or broken branches and reduce the overall size of the plants. In the fall, lightly prune any growth that extends beyond the desired shape of the plant. Avoid pruning too severely in the fall, as this can reduce winter dormancy and limit the flowers and fruit produced the following year.
