Kokhia in the photo

Kochia is an annual flower that belongs to the goosefoot family, a plant native to China. Kochia in the photo resembles a coniferous plant. Kochia has fluffy green bushes and small leaves. Kochia leaves in summer soft green, and in the fall they gradually turn red and pink, which adds bright colors to the garden. The flowers are undecorative and small. The fruit is a single-seeded nut.

There are about 80 species of this plant. Kochia can have a pyramidal, oval shape, or be in the form of subshrubs. This plant is trimmed to create the desired shape.

Kokhia in the photo looks great, it is perfect for decorating an alpine hill or flower bed. The height of kochia reaches up to one meter. Kochia loves sunny and bright places, although it also does well in partial shade. Soil prefers fertile and well drained, but with sufficient fertilization, kochia is not picky about soil. It is advisable to choose a place windproof or plant seedlings tightly.

At the beginning of growth, kochia needs water and feed periodicallyb fertilizers. In dry and arid weather, the plant especially needs watering. Fertilizers include complex mineral and nitrogen fertilizers. After cutting, you should always apply fertilizer.

Kochia is also called annual cypress or broom grass. Kochia is propagated using seeds, which are planted in a greenhouse or in the soil. The seedlings love light and can withstand light frosts, but it is advisable to plant them in open ground when it gets warmer.Kochia loves freedom and space, so you shouldn’t plant other plants closely nearby.