Jumfrina flower seeds (purple ball)

Gomphrena or the purple ball Scientific name: Gomphrena globosa Some of its names: Madna, Zarar al-Sitt, Gomphrena, Dam al-Aashiq A perennial herbaceous plant, some are evergreen and some are seasonal, reaching a height of 30-60 cm with dense branching. Long varieties are produced, reaching 75 or 80 cm, with red flowers. Its leaves are spear-shaped, rough, opposite on the stem. Its flowers have shiny, scale-like petals, forming terminal or axillary clusters. The colors of its flowers are beautiful and elegant, including purple, white, violet, and red. The flowers are suitable for cutting and are also used as dried flowers. It is planted from mid-February to April each year, and the plant's lifespan in the ground is from June to November. Its original habitat is Central and South America (the Amazon), Australia, East Asia, and it is cultivated for ornamental purposes in tropical, equatorial, and semi-tropical regions. It is considered a summer plant, sun-loving, and also has the ability to withstand drought and extreme heat. This plant produces a large number of flowers that can be used after drying for home decoration purposes. It has many medicinal and health uses. Propagation: It propagates through seeds, which are directly planted in the ground. Soil: It grows well in dry, clay, and sandy soils. Watering: It is watered regularly, especially during the intense heat of summer. Fertilization: Fertilize at the beginning of planting and during the flowering season. Soil drainage: Good drainage and aeration. Light exposure: Full sun. Blooming time: It grows and blooms in summer and autumn. Pruning and trimming: Removing spent flowers helps promote more flowering later. If there are many dead flowers, you can cut them with scissors or pruning shears. Reduce the plants by a quarter to half to maintain a tidy habit and give them a better chance to grow later in the season. Suitable places for planting: Home gardens, windows, borders, along roadsides, farms, public parks, beaches, and in pots. How to plant: 1- Choose a suitable location for planting Gomphrena (the purple ball). 2- Use a suitable pot with soil. 3- Prepare the soil by mixing 5 to 10 cm of compost, preferably organic compost. 4- Place the seeds on the soil and cover them. 5- Water with water and wait until it blooms.