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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; tolerates dappled woodland light and mild summer heat
Watering
Water deeply when the top 5 cm of soil is dry; avoid waterlogging to prevent root rot
Temperature
Hardy to -20°C; withstands mild summer heat up to 28°C with adequate moisture
Characteristics
- Leaf: Fern-like compound leaves with blue-green, finely divided leaflets
- Flower: Clusters of tiny, fluffy yellow staminate flowers; pistillate flowers have greenish sepals
- Stem: Slender, branching, smooth green stems with a slightly glaucous coating
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist during active growth periods
Fertilization
Diluted balanced feed every 2 weeks. Discontinue fertilization after mid-summer to prepare plants for dormancy
Banana peel tea：Soak 2-3 chopped banana peels in 1L of water for 3 days; dilute 1:2 before applying to soil to avoid nutrient burnPruning
- Deadhead spent blooms to encourage prolonged flowering and prevent self-seeding
- Cut back stems to ground level after the first autumn frost to tidy the planting area
- Thin overcrowded clumps in early spring to improve airflow and reduce disease risk
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: Non-toxic to cats
Humans: No documented toxicity to humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ornamental garden plant; attracts pollinators including bees and butterflies
