Flossflower Plant
Flossflower (Ageratum houstonianum) is an annual that grows 6-18 in tall, hardy in USDA Zones 2-11, prefers well-drained, rich soil, full sun to part shade, medium moisture, and has no edible or medicinal uses.
Habit
Bushy
Height
30 to 80 cm
Growth
Annual
Soil
Well-drained, loamy
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Mexico
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
18 to 30
Humidity (%)
50 to 80
Potting media
Peat mix
Fertilizers
High phosphorus fertilizers
Watering
Moderate
Plant Weight
200-500 g
Flowering Time
Summer to Fall
Soil Ph level
5.5 to 6.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.4 to 1.0
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
Annual
Health Benefits
Used in landscaping, attracts butterflies.
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2-3 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Powdery Mildew, Gray Mold, Aphids, Leaf Miner, Stem Rot.
White powdery growth on leaves Gray, fuzzy mold on leaves and flowers Yellowing leaves, sticky residue on leaves White, winding trails on leaves Brown or black stem lesions, wilting
Neem oil, baking soda spray Improve air circulation, remove affected parts Insecticidal soap, ladybugs Neem oil, spinosad Improve soil drainage, avoid overhead watering
Sulfur-based fungicides, Iprodione or thiophanate-methyl, Insecticides containing imidacloprid, Systemic insecticides, Fungicides containing thiophanate-methyl.
HEALTH BENEFITS
- Traditionally used in herbal medicine for wound healing, fevers, and infections.
- Contains anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.
- Some species have been studied for their potential in pain relief and skin conditions.