Yerba amarga (Dominican Republic)
Also known as
Ageratum febrifugum, Mikania anomala, Piqueria luxurians, Piqueria ovata, Piqueria serrata angustifolia, Piqueria trinervia luxurians, Piqueria trinervia trinervia, Piqueria trinervis and Stevia febrifuga
Taxonomy
Piqueria trinervia
Piqueria
Asteraceae
Asterales
How to care for Yerba amarga (Dominican Republic)
Water
How often to water your Yerba amarga (Dominican Republic)
every 9
Yerba amarga (Dominican Republic) 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
Light
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Finding light for Yerba amarga (Dominican Republic) in your home
a window
Yerba amarga (Dominican Republic) may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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Nutrients
How to fertilize Yerba amarga (Dominican Republic)
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 Yerba amarga (Dominican Republic) after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Yerba amarga (Dominican Republic)
Yerba amarga (Dominican Republic)
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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