Gomphrena globosa
Globe Amaranth is a plant of the Amaranthaceae family, also known as immortal which can reach 60cm.
Its globular flowers are composed of dry and unscented scales that never whiter.
Alvéolo - Altura da planta varia entre 6 a 12 cm
Vaso 0.5L - Altura da planta varia entre 7cm a 15cm
It's a plant that grows spontaneously in Portugal, likes aerated soils an, with sun exposure and riches in organic matter.
It is easily multiplied by seeds at any time of the year.
It should be watered daily in the hottest season and in the winter whenever the soil is dry.
Native to India and China it has adapted very well to the Brazilian climate.
Formerly it was used in churches as an ornamental plant because it maintains its beauty for a long time.
In medicine, this plant is often used to relieve coughing and hoarseness.
Due to its beauty and durability it is very recurrent to dee them in floral arrangements.
