Annual Buckwheat
Also known as
annual eriogonum, annual wild buckwheat, annual wildbuckwheat, umbrella plant and wild buckwheat
Taxonomy
Eriogonum annuum
Eriogonum
Polygonaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Annual Buckwheat
Water
How often to water your Annual Buckwheat
every 9
Annual Buckwheat 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
Light
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Finding light for Annual Buckwheat in your home
a window
Annual Buckwheat love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Annual Buckwheat does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Annual Buckwheat in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Annual Buckwheat
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 Annual Buckwheat after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Annual Buckwheat 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
Annual Buckwheat 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 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Growth Pattern
Annual Buckwheat grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Care Summary for Annual Buckwheat
Annual Buckwheat
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.
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