wild quinine
Parthenium integrifolium
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flowers:
White Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Wild quinine (Parthenium integrifolium) is a drought-tolerant plant and requires only moderate amounts of water. It prefers moist soil, so it should be watered generously about once a week if the soil is dry or every 3 to 5 days during extremely hot and dry weather. To check soil moisture, stick your finger into the soil about 2 inches deep to determine if additional water is needed. Once established, it can tolerate periods of drought, so it's best not to overwater it. Doing so could lead to root rot and loss of the plant.
sunlight
Wild quinine, or Parthenium integrifolium, needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day to grow and thrive. During the summer, it can do well with even more sunlight exposure, but during the winter months the plant should be kept in a sheltered area to reduce the sunlight available to it. Wild quinine should receive morning and afternoon sunlight, ideally around 8am and 4pm – but this may vary depending on the season. Avoid placing the plant in full sun during the hottest times of day, which may cause burn spots and wilting.
pruning
Wild quinine (Parthenium integrifolium) should be pruned at the end of the growing season when the plant is done flowering. Pruning should involve removing dead, unhealthy or diseased material in order to encourage healthy regrowth. Pruning should be kept to a minimum, as excessive pruning can cause damage and stress to the plant's growth. Trimming the shoots of the wild quinine to about 1-third of its height can promote bushier growth, as well as promoting better air circulation, and reduce disease and pest problems.
