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Also known as
American Pokeweed, Pokeweed, American pokeweed, Poke sallet and Poke salad
Taxonomy
Phytolacca americana
Phytolacca
Phytolaccaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for American Pokeweed
How often to water your American Pokeweed

every 9
American Pokeweed 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 American Pokeweed in your home

a window
American Pokeweed love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
American Pokeweed does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of American Pokeweed in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize American Pokeweed

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 American Pokeweed after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Anyone with experience with this plant? I thought it was wide-leaf Sage. At least that’s what the package of seeds I bought. Unfortunately I threw the seed packing away. Thanks in advance. Peace love #AmericanNightshade
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So I see this plant all the time and didn't know if the berries were edible or not. #AmericanNightshade
Care Summary for American Pokeweed
American Pokeweed
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.
