Plant Care Hairy Joyweed

Hairy Joyweed

4.7 out of 5 (3 experiences)

Hairy Joyweed has a Survivor plant personality Survivor
Hairy Joyweed has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower

Also known as

Joseph's coat, alternanthera, Christmas Tree, Alternantheram, Snow On The Mountain and White Carpet

Taxonomy

Alternanthera ficoidea
Alternanthera
Amaranthaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Hairy Joyweed

💦 Water

How often to water your Hairy Joyweed

Water needs for Hairy Joyweed
0.5 cups
every 9

Hairy Joyweed 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.

Calculate water needs of Hairy Joyweed

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Hairy Joyweed in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Hairy Joyweed: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Hairy Joyweed love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Hairy Joyweed does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Hairy Joyweed in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Hairy Joyweed

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Hairy Joyweed: 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 Hairy Joyweed after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Hairy Joyweed is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing Hairy Joyweed →

Common Hairy Joyweed Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Hairy Joyweed 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.

Hairy Joyweed Water Frequency →

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Hairy Joyweed 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 🏡.

Hairy Joyweed Light Requirements →

Hairy Joyweed Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Hairy Joyweed 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.

Hairy Joyweed Toxicity to Cats →

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🪴 Soil

Hairy Joyweed 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!

Best Soil Mix for Hairy Joyweed →

When and How to Successfully Repot Hairy Joyweed →


💩 Fertilizer

Hairy Joyweed 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 Hairy Joyweed →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Hairy Joyweed grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

How and When to Prune Hairy Joyweed →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Hairy Joyweed can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Hairy Joyweed Temperature Tolerance →


🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Hairy Joyweed 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 Hairy Joyweed →


🍂 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 Hairy Joyweed, 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 Hairy Joyweed

Hairy Joyweed

Hairy Joyweed


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.

What other plant parents say

Hairy Joyweed has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 2
Hairy Joyweed has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 1
Hairy Joyweed has a Pest magnet plant personality Pest magnet 1
Hairy Joyweed has a Browns easily plant personality Browns easily 1
Hairy Joyweed has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate 1
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