Plant Care Woolly Burdock

Woolly Burdock

About Woolly Burdock

Woolly Burdock is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Woolly Burdock likes soil that is well draining. You may want to supplement with a gentle, organic fertilizer throughout the peak growing season.

Taxonomy

Arctium tomentosum
Arctium
Asteraceae
Asterales

Also known as

woolly burdock and downy burdock

How to care for Woolly Burdock

💦 Water

How often to water your Woolly Burdock

Water needs for Woolly Burdock
0.5 cups
every 9

Woolly 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 Woolly Burdock

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Woolly Burdock in your home

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

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

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

Woolly Burdock does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Woolly Burdock

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

💡 FAQs
☀️ Sunlight Needs

Woolly 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

Woolly 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

Woolly 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

Woolly 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.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Woolly Burdock can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b. 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.


Care Summary for Woolly Burdock

Woolly Burdock

Woolly 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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