glory flower

For glory flower (Eccremocarpus scaber), water once a week with about 1–2 inches (2.5–5 cm) of water. Be sure to check the soil moisture level, as they prefer lightly moist soil. Do not allow the soil to dry out completely. Apply water until the entire soil is evenly moist; when you begin to see water run-off, stop.

The glory flower (Eccremocarpus scaber) is best suited for a direct sunlight location with 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. It requires sun during the morning hours when possible. Too much direct sunlight exposure may cause leaf scorching or loss of foliage. In cooler climates, however, it can benefit from up to 8 hours of direct sun as long as the temperature is warm enough. Glory flowers also do well with some protection from too much intense afternoon sun. While indirect filtered light or partial shade often helps keep flowers blooming they do still need a good measure of direct sunlight throughout the day for maximum growth and blooming to happen.

Glory flower (Eccremocarpus scaber) should be pruned in late winter to early spring before new growth begins. The amount of pruning is dependent on the desired size and shape of the plant. For this species, it is best to remove up to 1-third of the plant's growth, focusing on any dead or damaged stems. Additionally, flower heads should be removed once they have finished blooming. This encourages the plant to produce healthier and more vigorous growth. Generally, it is not necessary to heavily prune glory flower, but it can be beneficial to periodically remove older branches to keep the plant bushy and full.