Australian Cartonema
Cartonema parviflorum
Family: Commelinaceae
Australian Cartonema grows in full sun and prefers sandy, well-drained soil. Water needs: Low to moderate.
How to Grow Australian Cartonema
Australian Cartonema growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Sandy, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.5, and Low to moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 9-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Australian Cartonema as 10-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 90-150 days.
Plant Overview
Australian Cartonema (Cartonema parviflorum) is listed in the Commelinaceae family and categorized as a herbaceous perennial with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-3134
- Family
- Commelinaceae
- Plant type
- Herbaceous perennial
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Australian Cartonema is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low to moderate. The database soil reference is Sandy, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 9-11.
- Hardiness zones
- 9-11
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Sandy, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.5
- Water needs
- Low to moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 10-30 days and the seed depth is 1/4 inch. The listed time to maturity is 90-150 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 10-30 days
- Seed depth
- 1/4 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 90-150 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.