Plant Care Buttonweed

Buttonweed

Also known as

Velvetleaf, Velvetleaf, Velvetleaf, velvet plant, velvetweed, chinese jute, china jute, crown weed, buttonweed, lantern mallow, butterprint, pie-marker, and Indian mallow

Taxonomy

Abutilon theophrasti
Abutilon
Malvaceae
Malvales

How to care for Buttonweed

💦 Water

How often to water your Buttonweed

Water needs for Buttonweed
0.5 cups
every 9

Buttonweed 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 Buttonweed

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Velvetleaf in your home

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

Buttonweed love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Buttonweed does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Buttonweed

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

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Buttonweed 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.

Velvetleaf Water Frequency →

Velvetleaf Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Buttonweed 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 🏡.

Velvetleaf Light Requirements →

Velvetleaf Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Buttonweed 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

Buttonweed 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 Velvetleaf →

When and How to Successfully Repot Velvetleaf →

What Are Healthy Velvetleaf Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Buttonweed 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.

How Much and When to Fertilize Velvetleaf →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Buttonweed can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Velvetleaf Temperature Tolerance →

Velvetleaf Hardiness Zones →

Is Velvetleaf a Weed? →


🍂 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 Buttonweed, 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 Buttonweed

Buttonweed

Buttonweed


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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