How much sunlight does my Gale of the wind need?

Gale of the wind may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Should I fertilize my Gale of the wind?

Gale of the wind 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!

What is the growth pattern for Gale of the wind?

Gale of the wind grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

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Q: How often should I water my Gale of the wind?

Gale of the wind 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.

About Gale of the wind

Gale of the wind is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in abundant sunlight ☀ and should be less than 3 feet from a window.

Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Phyllanthus niruri

Genus

Phyllanthus

Family

Phyllanthaceae

Order

Malpighiales

Also known as

Stonebreaker and Seed-under-leaf

How to care for Gale of the wind

Water

How often to water your Gale of the wind

Gale of the wind 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.