Curly-Cup Gumweed
Also known as
curlycup gumweed, curlytop gumweed, grindelia, gumweed, rosinweed and tarweed
Taxonomy
Grindelia squarrosa
Grindelia
Asteraceae
Asterales
How to care for Curly-Cup Gumweed
Water
How often to water your Curly-Cup Gumweed
every 9
Curly-Cup Gumweed 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
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 Curly-Cup Gumweed in your home
a window
Curly-Cup Gumweed love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Curly-Cup Gumweed does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Curly-Cup Gumweed in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Curly-Cup Gumweed
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 Curly-Cup Gumweed after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Curly-Cup Gumweed 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
Curly-Cup Gumweed 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
Curly-Cup Gumweed grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Curly-Cup Gumweed can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Curly-Cup Gumweed
Curly-Cup Gumweed
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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