Basella > Basella alba

Details about growing and caring for Basella alba

Recommended light & temperature:

Place in direct sunlight. It does not tolerate severe frosts.
The lowest temperature (ºC) supported by this cactus is on average: 5

Watering and care:

Maintain a constant level of humidity in the soil.

Multiplication:

From seeds, cuttings or by plant division.

Pests:

Normally resistant to pest and diseases but watch out for fungi

Best types of soil:

It will develop best in soils with acidic, neutral or alkaline PH.

Scientific name:

Basella alba

Synonyms:

Basella alba var. cordifolia, Basella alba var. subcordata, Basella alba var. subrotunda, Basella cordifolia, Basella crassifolia, Basella japonica, Basella lucida, Basella nigra, Basella ramosa, Basella rubra, Basella rubra var. virescens, Basella volubilis, Gandola nigra, Gandola rubra.

Origin:

Asian continent.

There are 2 Basella alba in the collections:

Basella > Basella alba

Details about growing and caring for Basella alba

Recommended light & temperature:

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