Greater Burdock 'Takinogawa Long'

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Arctium lappa 'Takinogawa Long'

Genus

Arctium

Family

Asteraceae

Order

Asterales

How to care for Greater Burdock 'Takinogawa Long'

💦 Water

How often to water your Greater Burdock 'Takinogawa Long'

Greater Burdock 'Takinogawa Long' 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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Greater Burdock 'Takinogawa Long' in your home

Greater Burdock 'Takinogawa Long' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Greater Burdock 'Takinogawa Long' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Greater Burdock 'Takinogawa Long' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Greater Burdock 'Takinogawa Long'

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

💡 FAQs

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Greater Burdock 'Takinogawa Long' 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

Greater Burdock 'Takinogawa Long' 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

Greater Burdock 'Takinogawa Long' 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

Greater Burdock 'Takinogawa Long' 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.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Greater Burdock 'Takinogawa Long' can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

🧐 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.