Ideal Temperature for Illyrian cottonthistle

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Illyrian cottonthistle(Onopordum illyricum)
Illyrian cottonthistle(Onopordum illyricum)
Illyrian cottonthistle(Onopordum illyricum)
Illyrian cottonthistle(Onopordum illyricum)

Signs of Cold Temperatures in Illyrian cottonthistle

Symptoms

Illyrian cottonthistle tolerates cold well and grows optimally when temperatures are above 60℉. In winter, maintain temperatures above 50℉. If the temperature drops below 40℉, while no immediate changes might be visible in winter, spring may see reduced or absent sprouting.

Solutions

In spring, remove any sections that did not sprout.

Signs of High Temperatures in Illyrian cottonthistle

Symptoms

In summer, Illyrian cottonthistle should be kept below 75℉. When temperatures exceed 85℉, the plant's leaves might lighten, curl, become prone to sunburn, and in severe cases, the entire plant could wilt and dry out.

Solutions

Remove any sunburned and desiccated portions. Relocate the plant to a spot offering protection from midday and afternoon sun, or use a shade cloth. Water the plant in the morning and evening to maintain soil moisture.

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