Trevesia palmata
Trevesia palmata

Vernonia


Medicinal shrub with purple blooms

Picture illustrating Vernonia spp plant

Habit

Perennial Shurb

 Height8

1-3 m

Growth

Upright

Soil

Fertile loam

Shade

Full sun

Moisture

Moderate

Edible

Yes

Medicinal

Yes

Origin

Africa

Climatic Condition

Tropical

Temperature (°)

18–30°C

Humidity (%)

60-70%

Potting media

Loam+Organic matter

Fertilizers

Balanced NPK

Watering

Regular

Plant Weight 

N/A

Flowering Time

Summer

Soil Ph level

6.0–7.5

Water Ph level

6.0–7.5

Soil EC

Low

Yield Per Plant 

N/A

NPK ratio 

10:10:10

life Span

10-15 years

Health Benefits

Medicinal, antioxidant

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

50% soil, 30% compost, 20% sand

Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize monthly

Common Diseases and Remedies

root rot, leaf spot, powdery mildew, rust, aphids, caterpillars and spider mites

yellowing or wilting leaves, stunted growth, soft or decaying roots, brown or black leaf spots, white powdery growth on foliage, orange or rust-colored pustules, chewed leaves, sticky honeydew and fine webbing

improve soil drainage and avoid waterlogging, remove and destroy infected or infested parts, maintain good air circulation and sunlight, apply neem oil or insecticidal soap for pests, use sulfur or baking-soda spray for powdery mildew and rust, encourage beneficial insects

In-Organic Remedies

fungicides with mefenoxam or metalaxyl for root rot, copper-based fungicides for leaf spot and rust, fungicides with myclobutanil or propiconazole for powdery mildew, systemic insecticides and miticides such as imidacloprid or abamectin for pest control.

Vernonia
Vernonia spp.