
Chameleon Plant
Taxonomy
Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'
Houttuynia
Saururaceae
Piperales

How to care for Chameleon Plant
How often to water your Chameleon Plant

every 9
Chameleon Plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Chameleon Plant in your home

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

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 Chameleon Plant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Do you think this is good for my Fishwort? Found some pretty fishwort and decided to pot it. I have no idea how to take care of it or if this setup works. Any suggestions? All answers are very appreciated!!!
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How often should I water my Fishwort and how much? I've been trying to look on Greg to see what is good. On my plant tab, it recommends watering every 4 days (doesn't say amount since I don't have premium), but when I find a Fishwort care tab, it says once every week or so.
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My fishwort is tipping and seems dry 😔 I was so busy this week with groups and stuff, and I couldn't water Ivy properly my one day off (I had to make my hands into a scoop to try to water, which was very ineffective). The leaves were wilting when I last saw. I wasn't able to post images at the time, so check comments for them. (Note: I don't have super, so I'll need more assistance, probably. Also, I edited this for better wording and stuff)
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My fishwort leaves are getting brown 😞 I went camping for 3 days, came back and she looked like this. Her leaves feel dry to the touch, so I'd think it's not overwatering. I'm pretty sure she still has no roots. I have no idea what's wrong. #fishwort #planttherapy #happyplants #plantcryicrytoo
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HELP!!! My #fishwort still has no roots, browning leaves, and one of her leaves snapped! Today, I woke up and realized her leaf snapped. I'm so sad 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 I don't want to kill her! Just swapped from using well water to drinking water because she was weakening. I also changed the window direction from SE to NE. I'd appreciate ANY advice!! She's so sad 😞 #planttherapy #dyingplant #help #plantsmakepeoplehappy
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In memory of Ivy, my old fishwort, death reasoning unknown, I found more fishwort (but they babies) and potted it. Welcome, Drama Queen! I named her 'Drama Queen' due to fishwort being dramatic sometimes. She's being a little dramatic rn 🙄 but whatever. #memoriesofdeadplants #newplant #fishwort #plantaddict
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Drama Queen's being dramatic as a first! How can I calm her down? I have a main post (announcing her being added), and her baby leaves are turning crisp. Could it be from the light? #dramaticplants #help #fishwort
Care Summary for Chameleon Plant
Chameleon Plant
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.
