Prickly Russian Thistle
Also known as
prickly Russian thistle, windwitch, common saltwort, tumbleweed, prickly saltwort and Kali turgida
Taxonomy
Kali turgidum
Kali
Amaranthaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Prickly Russian Thistle
How often to water your Prickly Russian Thistle
every 9
Prickly Russian Thistle needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Prickly Russian Thistle in your home
a window
Prickly Russian Thistle may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Prickly Russian Thistle in your home š”.
How to fertilize Prickly Russian Thistle
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 Prickly Russian Thistle after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
Care Summary for Prickly Russian Thistle
Prickly Russian Thistle
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft 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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