Bloodflower seeds - Gomphrena globosa

Common name: Blood of the Lover Flower - Gomphrena Scientific name: Gomphrena globosa Also called: Madna - Zarar Al-Sit Description: • Perennial herbaceous plant from the Amaranth family with ovate, fuzzy leaves arranged oppositely on the stem, reaching about half a meter in height. The flower: • Dense, spherical flowers with three shiny, papery petals in purple color, used as dried flowers for decoration and ornamentation. Uses and benefits: • The root powder is used as a folk remedy by some peoples, and it is also cultivated for decoration in gardens and homes. Original habitat: • South America. Suitable climatic conditions and soil for cultivation: • Blood of the Lover is a summer flower that loves sunlight, tolerates drought and high temperatures, needs regular watering during the peak of summer, and fertilization during the flowering season. It does not tolerate strong winds and is resistant to pests and diseases. Method and timing of planting: • Propagates through seeds, planted from late February to the end of April.