Jerusalem Oak Goosefoot
Also known as
Jerusalem Oak Goosefoot, Feathered Geranium, Chenopodium botrys and sticky goosefoot
Taxonomy
Dysphania botrys
Dysphania
Amaranthaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Jerusalem Oak Goosefoot
How often to water your Jerusalem Oak Goosefoot
Jerusalem Oak Goosefoot 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 Jerusalem Oak Goosefoot in your home
Jerusalem Oak Goosefoot love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Jerusalem Oak Goosefoot does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Jerusalem Oak Goosefoot in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Jerusalem Oak Goosefoot
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 Jerusalem Oak Goosefoot after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Jerusalem Oak Goosefoot
Jerusalem Oak Goosefoot
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.