Description

🌿 Kochia Green, also known as Bassia scoparia or Summer Cypress, is a vibrant ornamental plant admired for its feathery, bright green foliage that turns fiery red in autumn. It’s a favorite in gardens for its bushy, compact shape and seasonal color transformation.

🌱 Key Features

• Height: Typically grows 45–150 cm tall depending on conditions
• Foliage: Soft, fern-like green leaves that mature to maroon or red
• Growth Habit: Upright and bushy, ideal for borders, hedges, or pots
• Bloom Time: Late summer to early winter with tiny green clustered flowers

🌞 Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: Thrives in full sun (6–8 hours daily)
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, loamy or sandy soil
• Watering: Moderate; keep soil moist but not soggy
• Temperature: Best grown in warm climates (25–30°C)

🌼 Uses & Benefits

• Ornamental: Adds texture and color to landscapes
• Low Maintenance: Drought-tolerant and pest-resistant
• Seasonal Appeal: Green in summer, red in fall—hence the nickname Burning Bush