Bring unique texture and seasonal color to your garden with Hechtia, a hardy ornamental plant known for its striking foliage and seasonal blooms. Perfect for rock gardens, containers, or mixed borders, this low-maintenance plant is ideal for home gardeners seeking eye-catching, pollinator-friendly flowers.
Features & Benefits:
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Produces seasonal blooms with ornamental foliage
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Ideal for rock gardens, containers, and borders
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Heirloom seeds, non-GMO, suitable for sustainable gardening
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Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies
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Low-maintenance and easy to grow
Specifications:
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Seed Type: Perennial flowering plant
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Variety: Hechtia
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Plant Height: 12–36 inches (depending on species)
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Bloom Season: Seasonal (varies by species)
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Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Requirement: Well-drained, fertile soil
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Watering: Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between watering
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Soil Preparation: Use well-draining soil enriched with compost or organic matter.
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Sowing: Sow seeds lightly on the soil surface and press gently; cover very lightly with soil.
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Spacing: Space seedlings 12–18 inches apart for healthy growth.
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Watering: Keep soil moderately moist during germination and early growth.
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Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade promotes healthy growth and vibrant foliage.
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Germination Time: 2–4 weeks under moderate conditions (70–75°F).
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Transplanting: Transplant seedlings carefully when 2–3 inches tall to permanent garden locations or containers.
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Maintenance: Remove faded flowers to encourage continuous blooming; minimal pruning required.
