Florida Snake-Cotton
Also known as
Froelichia gracilis var. floridana, Froelichia campestris, Froelichia floridana var. pallescens, Gomphrena exaltata, prairie cottonweed, Florida snakecotton, large cottonweed, field snakecotton and plains snakecotton
Taxonomy
Froelichia floridana
Froelichia
Amaranthaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Florida Snake-Cotton
Water
How often to water your Florida Snake-Cotton
every 9
Florida Snake-Cotton 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 Florida Snake-Cotton in your home
a window
Florida Snake-Cotton may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Florida Snake-Cotton in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Florida Snake-Cotton
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 Florida Snake-Cotton after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Florida Snake-Cotton 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.
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
Florida Snake-Cotton grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Care Summary for Florida Snake-Cotton
Florida Snake-Cotton
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft 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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