common three-seeded mercury
About common three-seeded mercury
common three-seeded mercury is a super rare houseplant šæ that is a fun challenge to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light āļø and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
common three-seeded mercury likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
common three-seeded mercury belongs to the acalypha genus, and is native to Eastern Canada and the Central and Eastern United States.
Taxonomy
Acalypha rhomboidea
Acalypha
Euphorbiaceae
Malpighiales
Also known as
common three-seeded mercury, rhombic three-seeded-mercury, rhomboid mercury, copperleaf, rhombic copper-leaf, three-seeded-mercury, ricinelle rhomboide and diamond threeseed mercury
How to care for common three-seeded mercury
Water
How often to water your common three-seeded mercury
every 9
common three-seeded mercury needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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
Light
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Finding light for common three-seeded mercury in your home
a window
common three-seeded mercury love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
common three-seeded mercury does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of common three-seeded mercury in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize common three-seeded mercury
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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your common three-seeded mercury after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
common three-seeded mercury can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!
Water Needs
common three-seeded mercury 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.
Sunlight Needs
common three-seeded mercury requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
common three-seeded mercury does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
common three-seeded mercury 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 itās refreshed yearly, you shouldnāt need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
common three-seeded mercury grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Propagation
The seeds of common three-seeded mercury can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.
Care Summary for common three-seeded mercury
common three-seeded mercury
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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