Plant Care Great Burdock

Great Burdock

Also known as

Greater burdock, Gobō, Edible burdock, Lappa, Beggar's buttons, Thorny burr and Happy major

Taxonomy

Arctium lappa
Arctium
Asteraceae
Asterales

How to care for Great Burdock

💦 Water

How often to water your Great Burdock

Water needs for Great Burdock
0.5 cups
every 9

Great Burdock 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 Great Burdock

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Great Burdock in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Great Burdock: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Great Burdock love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Great Burdock does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Great Burdock

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

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

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


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Great Burdock 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 🏡.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Great Burdock 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.


🪴 Soil

Great Burdock 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

Great Burdock is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Great Burdock grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Great Burdock can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.


🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Great Burdock can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.


🧐 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 Great Burdock

Great Burdock

Great Burdock


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.

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