American water-willow
Taxonomy
Dianthera americana
Dianthera
Acanthaceae
Lamiales
How to care for American water-willow
How often to water your American water-willow
every 9
American water-willow 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
Finding light for American water-willow in your home
a window
American water-willow love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
American water-willow does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of American water-willow in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize American water-willow
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 American water-willow after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for American water-willow
American water-willow
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.