
Brownmargin Buckwheat
Also known as
Cushenbury buckwheat, Monarch buckwheat, Williams' buckwheat and Cushion buckwheat
Taxonomy
Eriogonum ovalifolium
Eriogonum
Polygonaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Brownmargin Buckwheat

How often to water your Brownmargin Buckwheat

every 9
Brownmargin Buckwheat needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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

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Finding light for Brownmargin Buckwheat in your home

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

How to fertilize Brownmargin 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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Brownmargin Buckwheat after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Brownmargin 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
Brownmargin Buckwheat requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Growth Pattern
Brownmargin Buckwheat will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.
Care Summary for Brownmargin Buckwheat
Brownmargin Buckwheat
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
