Adenostemma lavenia       0

Author: (Carl von Linné (1707-1778)) Otto Kuntze (1843-1907)
Family: Asteraceae Subfamily: Asteroideae Tribe: Eupatorieae Subtribe: Adenostemmatinae
Genus: Adenostemma
English name: Sticky daisy
Zone: Asia

References
- eFloras. eFloras.org Vol. 2 pag. 200023018. Adenostemma lavenia
References for the genus
- A review of Australian Adenostemma J.R.Forst. & G.Forst. (Asteraceae: Eupatorieae), Orchard, Anthony. Telopea 2011 Vol. 13 pag. 341-348. DOI
General specifications
Annual or Biennial plant
Biological type: plant
Frost resistance: 19ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: white
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes

Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 1,6ft x 1,6ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h
Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from August until October

Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 20%Compost+40%Clay+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by root division
Sowing instructions
SPRING Sow the seeds on the surface of 20%Compost+40%Clay+40%Sand between 59-68°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight.

Germination references
- Seeds: Ecology, Biogeography, and, Evolution of Dormancy and Germination, Baskin, Carol & Baskin, J.M. 2014 pag. 1-1586. DOI

Experiences in the garden
11-03-19A Obtaining seeds from seed provider Rare Palm Seeds collected in '....'. (Cultivated from unknown origin)
27-03-19 Sown 50 seeds in a tray, they did not geminate in Serre4.
Protocol: Spring 2mm Sowing mix 59-68°F Damp substrate+Light
18-01-21 Sown 40 seeds in a tray, they did not geminate in Serre5.
Protocol: Spring 2mm Sowing mix <59°F Damp substrate+Light