
American Tearthumb
Also known as
American tearthumb, arrowleaf tearthumb, and arrowvine
Taxonomy
Persicaria sagittata
Persicaria
Polygonaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for American Tearthumb
How often to water your American Tearthumb

every 9
American 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
Finding light for American Tearthumb in your home

a window
American 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 does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of American Tearthumb in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize American Tearthumb

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 after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for American Tearthumb
American Tearthumb
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.
