common centaury

How to Grow and Care for common centaury

common centaury · Centaurium erythraea
Also known as: bitter herb; bloodwort; Christ's ladder; earth gall; feverwort

Naturally occurs in dry or well-draining, grassy places such as chalk down land and sand dunes

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterloggingSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing common centaury

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAlkaline · Neutral
Soil moisturePoorly drained
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
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Care Tips

Naturally occurs in dry or well-draining, grassy places such as chalk down land and sand dunes

How to Water common centaury?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for common centaury?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for common centaury?

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What Soil Is Best for common centaury?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for common centaury?

Poorly drained

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How to Fertilize common centaury?

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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How to Prune common centaury?

None required

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How to Propagate common centaury?

Propagate by seed

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How to Transplant common centaury?

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How to Care for common centaury in Winter?

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How to Plant common centaury?

Naturally occurs in dry or well-draining, grassy places such as chalk down land and sand dunes

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How to Repot common centaury?

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How to Harvest common centaury?

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Common Pests & Diseases

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The Toxicity of common centaury

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Attributes of common centaury

Plant typeAnnual Biennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
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FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
OriginEurasia

Scientific Classification

Species
Centaurium erythraea
Genus
Centaurium
Family
Gentianaceae
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