Common St. Paul's Wort
Also known as
Siegesbeckia orientalis, Indian weed and common St. Paul's wort
Taxonomy
Sigesbeckia orientalis
Sigesbeckia
Asteraceae
Asterales
How to care for Common St. Paul's Wort
Water
How often to water your Common St. Paul's Wort
every 9
Common St. Paul's Wort 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 Common St. Paul's Wort in your home
a window
Common St. Paul's Wort 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 Common St. Paul's Wort
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 Common St. Paul's Wort after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Common St. Paul's Wort
Common St. Paul's Wort
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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