How often should I water my American tearthumb, arrowleaf tearthumb,?

American tearthumb, arrowleaf tearthumb, 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.

How much sunlight does my American tearthumb, arrowleaf tearthumb, need?

American tearthumb, arrowleaf tearthumb, requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my American tearthumb, arrowleaf tearthumb,?

American tearthumb, arrowleaf tearthumb, is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture . A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

Should I fertilize my American tearthumb, arrowleaf tearthumb,?

American tearthumb, arrowleaf tearthumb, should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year , whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

American tearthumb, arrowleaf tearthumb,

Also known as

American tearthumb, arrowleaf tearthumb, and arrowvine

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Persicaria sagittata

Genus

Persicaria

Family

Polygonaceae

Order

Caryophyllales

How to care for American tearthumb, arrowleaf tearthumb,

Water

How often to water your American tearthumb, arrowleaf tearthumb,

American tearthumb, arrowleaf tearthumb, 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

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Light

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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 American tearthumb, arrowleaf tearthumb, in your home

Light needs and placement for plant American tearthumb, arrowleaf tearthumb,: 1ft from a window

American tearthumb, arrowleaf tearthumb, love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

American tearthumb, arrowleaf tearthumb, does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of American tearthumb, arrowleaf tearthumb, in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize American tearthumb, arrowleaf tearthumb,

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for American tearthumb, arrowleaf tearthumb,: repot after 2X growth

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 American tearthumb, arrowleaf tearthumb, after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.