Plant Care Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate

Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate

Also known as

kiss-me-over-the-garden-gate, prince's-feather, princess-feather and oriental smartweed

Taxonomy

Persicaria orientalis
Persicaria
Polygonaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate

💦 Water

How often to water your Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate

Water needs for Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate
0.5 cups
every 9

Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate 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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate: repot after 2X growth

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 Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level
💦 Water Needs

Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate Water Frequency →

Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate Light Requirements →

Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


🪴 Soil

Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

Best Soil Mix for Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate →

Best Pots for Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate →

When and How to Successfully Repot Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate →

What Are Healthy Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate Lifecycle →

Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate

Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate


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.

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