Dogtongue Buckwheat
Also known as
Espinosa verticillata
Taxonomy
Eriogonum tomentosum
Eriogonum
Polygonaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Dogtongue Buckwheat
Water
How often to water your Dogtongue Buckwheat
every 9
Dogtongue 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
Light
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Finding light for Dogtongue Buckwheat in your home
a window
Dogtongue 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.
Dogtongue Buckwheat does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Dogtongue Buckwheat in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Dogtongue 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 Dogtongue Buckwheat after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Dogtongue 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
Dogtongue 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.
Care Summary for Dogtongue Buckwheat
Dogtongue Buckwheat
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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