Sneezeweed
About Sneezeweed
Sneezeweed is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Sneezeweed likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Sneezeweed belongs to the Helenium genus, and is native to North America.
⚠️ Sneezeweed 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
Helenium autumnale
Helenium
Asteraceae
Asterales
Also known as
common sneezeweed, fall sneezeweed and mountain sneezeweed
How to care for Sneezeweed
How often to water your Sneezeweed
every 9
Sneezeweed 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 Sneezeweed in your home
a window
Sneezeweed love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Sneezeweed does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Sneezeweed in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Sneezeweed
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 Sneezeweed after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Sneezeweed
Sneezeweed
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.