Overview

Teloxys aristata is a plant with a clump-forming habit in the genus Teloxys, part of the Amaranthaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Teloxys aristata grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include ornamental. It is native to Altay, Amur, Buryatiya, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Chita, East European Russia, Inner Mongolia, Irkutsk, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Korea, Krasnoyarsk, Manchuria, Mongolia, Nepal, North European Russia, Primorye, Qinghai, South European Russia, Tibet, Tuva, West Siberia, Xinjiang and Yakutiya.

About

Teloxys aristata is a species of flowering plant belonging to the family Amaranthaceae. It is the sole species in genus Teloxys.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Teloxys

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H3

Plant details

Teloxys aristata size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump-forming

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Ornamental

Native to

Altay, Amur, Buryatiya, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Chita, East European Russia, Inner Mongolia, Irkutsk, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Korea, Krasnoyarsk, Manchuria, Mongolia, Nepal, North European Russia, Primorye, Qinghai, South European Russia, Tibet, Tuva, West Siberia, Xinjiang, Yakutiya

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Teloxys aristata

Propagation

Seed

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions