Broom Weed
Also known as
broomweed, common wire-weed and southern sida
Taxonomy
Sida ulmifolia
Sida
Malvaceae
Malvales
How to care for Broom Weed
How often to water your Broom Weed
Broom Weed 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
Finding light for Broom Weed in your home
Broom Weed love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Broom Weed does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Broom Weed in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Broom Weed
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 Broom Weed after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Broom Weed
Broom Weed
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.