Goldenthread
About Goldenthread
Goldenthread is a super rare houseplant šæ that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light āļø and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
You may want to supplement with a gentle, organic fertilizer throughout the peak growing season.
Taxonomy
Cuscuta salina
Cuscuta
Convolvulaceae
Solanales
Also known as
Salt marsh dodder
How to care for Goldenthread
Water
How often to water your Goldenthread
every 9
Goldenthread needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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
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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 Goldenthread in your home
a window
Goldenthread love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Goldenthread does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Goldenthread in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Goldenthread
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 Goldenthread after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Goldenthread 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
Goldenthread requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Fertilizer
Goldenthread 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.
Growth Pattern
Goldenthread grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Care Summary for Goldenthread
Goldenthread
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft 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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