Annual Cudweed
Also known as
cotton cudweed, cotton-batting-plant, cottonbatting cudweed, cottonbatting plant, cotton-batting cudweed and cotton-batting plant
Taxonomy
Pseudognaphalium stramineum
Pseudognaphalium
Asteraceae
Asterales
How to care for Annual Cudweed
Water
How often to water your Annual Cudweed
every 9
Annual Cudweed needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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
Light
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Finding light for Annual Cudweed in your home
a window
Annual Cudweed love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Annual Cudweed does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Annual Cudweed in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Annual Cudweed
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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Annual Cudweed after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Annual Cudweed 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.
Sunlight Needs
Annual Cudweed requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Annual Cudweed does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
Annual Cudweed is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.
Growth Pattern
Annual Cudweed grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Care Summary for Annual Cudweed
Annual Cudweed
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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