Biddy-Biddy
Also known as
New Zealand bur, New Zealand-bur, Pirri-pirri-bur, bidgee-widgee and pirri-pirri bur
Taxonomy
Acaena novae-zelandiae
Acaena
Rosaceae
Rosales
How to care for Biddy-Biddy
How often to water your Biddy-Biddy
Biddy-Biddy 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 Biddy-Biddy in your home
Biddy-Biddy love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Biddy-Biddy does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Biddy-Biddy in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Biddy-Biddy
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 Biddy-Biddy after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Biddy-Biddy
Biddy-Biddy
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.