Wormseed
About Wormseed
Wormseed is a popular houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Wormseed likes soil that is well draining. You may want to supplement with a gentle, organic fertilizer throughout the peak growing season.
Wormseed belongs to the Dysphania genus, and is native to the Americas and subantarctic islands.
⚠️ Wormseed is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. These plants are not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.
Taxonomy
Dysphania ambrosioides
Dysphania
Amaranthaceae
Caryophyllales
Also known as
Jesuit's tea, Mexican-tea, Payqu, Epazote, Mastruz and Herba sanctæ mariæ
How to care for Wormseed
How often to water your Wormseed
every 9
Wormseed needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Wormseed in your home
a window
Wormseed love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Wormseed does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Wormseed in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Wormseed
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Wormseed after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Wormseed
Wormseed
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.