How much sunlight does my Decodon need?

Decodon 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 🏡.

What is the growth pattern for Decodon?

Decodon grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Can Decodon be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Decodon can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-9b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

Decodon

Q: Is Decodon easy to care for?

Decodon is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Decodon?

Decodon 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.

About Decodon

Decodon is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Decodon belongs to the Decodon genus, and is native to Eastern and Central North America.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Decodon verticillatus

Genus

Decodon

Family

Lythraceae

Order

Myrtales

Also known as

Decodon, waterwillow and swamp loosestrife

How to care for Decodon

Water

How often to water your Decodon

Decodon needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Portland, Oregon.

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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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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 Decodon in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Decodon: 1ft from a window

Decodon love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Portland, Oregon ⛅.

Decodon does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Decodon

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

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Decodon is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors