Bread Flower
Vallaris glabra

                Bread Flower Plant                

Bread Flower is Known for its fragrant white flowers and used in traditional medicines for various purposes including as a digestive aid.

Picture illustrating Bread Flower Plant 

Habit

Herbaceous Perennial

Height

1-3m

Growth

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained, loamy

Shade

Partial to full sun

Moisture

High moisture

Edible

No

Medicinal

Yes 

Origin

Asia

Climatic Condition

Tropical, subtropical

Temperature (°)

20-35°C

Humidity (%)

60-80%

Potting media

Organic compost

Fertilizers

Organic fertilizers

Watering

Regular

Plant Weight 

50 - 100 gms

Flowering Time

Year-round

Soil Ph level

5.5-6.5

Water Ph level

6.0-7.0

Soil EC

Low

Yield Per Plant 

Ornamental 

NPK ratio 

10:10:10

life Span

5-10 years

Health Benefits

Fragrant flowers

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

40% peat moss, 40% perlite, 20% compost

Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 4 weeks with balanced fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

Common Diseases

Root Rot, Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Mealybugs

Wilting, brown spots, white coating, sticky residue

Neem oil, compost tea, prune infected parts

Copper fungicides, systemic insecticides

                  HEALTH BENEFITS

·  Traditionally used for its aromatic properties.

·  Some cultures use it in herbal remedies for its calming effects.

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