Gatsania: Growing and Care

24.10.2023 16:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:22

Gatsania can also be grown as a perennial crop.

To do this, the plant must be immediately planted in a pot at least 20 cm high.

How and where to plant Gatsania

Seeds are sown in nutritious loose soil, buried to a shallow depth - 2-3 mm or covered with sand, vermiculite or sifted peat on top.

Peat soil or coconut substrate is suitable for sowing.

The acidity of the soil should be close to neutral.

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Gatsania seeds are medium sized.

Watering gatsaniya

Gatsania easily tolerates drought, however, it requires moderate watering from time to time.

Water at the root, without getting water on the leaves, at the rate of 1.5 buckets of settled water per 1 square meter. m, on average once every 10 days.

After watering, it is also good to weed the root zone in case of weeds.

Why gatsania grows poorly

Gatsaniya develops poorly on clay soils. Can grow on rocky ones.

In the shade, it stretches and does not bloom.

Gatsania is drought-resistant, so it is perfect for growing for those who do not have the opportunity to carry out regular watering.

Diana Dashkevich Author: Diana Dashkevich Editor internet resource


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  1. How and where to plant Gatsania
  2. Watering gatsaniya
  3. Why gatsania grows poorly