
Arrowleaf Buckwheat
Also known as
Eriogonum compositum citrinum, Eriogonum compositum compositum, Eriogonum compositum pilicaule, Eriogonum compositum simplex, Eriogonum compositum typicum, Eriogonum heracleoides simplex, Eriogonum johnstonii, Eriogonum pilicaule, Eriogonum tolmieanum, Eriogonum umbellatum monocephalum and Eriogonum umbellatum tolmieanum
Taxonomy
Eriogonum compositum
Eriogonum
Polygonaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Arrowleaf Buckwheat

How often to water your Arrowleaf Buckwheat

every 9
Arrowleaf 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

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 Arrowleaf Buckwheat in your home

a window
Arrowleaf Buckwheat love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Arrowleaf Buckwheat does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Arrowleaf Buckwheat in your home 🏡.

How to fertilize Arrowleaf 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 Arrowleaf Buckwheat after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Arrowleaf 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
Arrowleaf 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.
Care Summary for Arrowleaf Buckwheat
Arrowleaf Buckwheat
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.
