Mexican Devilweed
Also known as
spiny chloracantha and spiny-aster
Taxonomy
Chloracantha spinosa
Chloracantha
Asteraceae
Asterales
How to care for Mexican Devilweed
Water
How often to water your Mexican Devilweed
every 9
Mexican Devilweed needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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Finding light for Mexican Devilweed in your home
a window
Mexican Devilweed may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Mexican Devilweed in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Mexican Devilweed
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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Mexican Devilweed after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
Care Summary for Mexican Devilweed
Mexican Devilweed
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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