Australian-Spinach
Also known as
Sowbane, nettle-leaf fat-hen, nettle-leaf goosefoot, saltgreen, nettle-leaved goosefoot and Australian spinach
Taxonomy
Chenopodiastrum murale
Chenopodiastrum
Amaranthaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Australian-Spinach
Water
How often to water your Australian-Spinach
every 9
Australian-Spinach 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
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Australian-Spinach in your home
a window
Australian-Spinach love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Australian-Spinach does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Australian-Spinach in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Australian-Spinach
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 Australian-Spinach after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Australian-Spinach 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.
Sunlight Needs
Australian-Spinach 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
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Care Summary for Australian-Spinach
Australian-Spinach
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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