Globe amaranth (Gomphrena globosa)
Care, watering, light and tips for Globe amaranth on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
About Globe amaranth
Gomphrena globosa, commonly known as Globe Amaranth or Bachelor's Button, is an annual plant from the Amaranthaceae family, valued for its spherical, brightly colored inflorescences that retain their shape and color even when dried. These 'flowers' (actually bracts) can be purple, pink, white, or red, and are perfect for beds, borders, or as cut flowers in fresh or dried arrangements, adding a vibrant and lasting touch to the garden.
Native range
Central and South America
Care tips
This species thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6 hours of direct light daily for optimal blooming. It prefers well-drained and slightly fertile soils; watering should be regular but moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out slightly between waterings to prevent waterlogging. A common mistake is overwatering, which can lead to root rot and reduced flowering. It is a drought-tolerant plant once established.
How to save a dying Globe amaranth
- Warning signs
- Brown, dry, brittle flowers and leaves; general wilting.
- First aid
- Move to partial shade, water deeply if soil is dry. Prune damaged parts.
- What kills it
- Excessive direct sun and lack of water in summer. Waterlogging in pots.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots are not rotted and main stem is not completely dry.