Common Sowthistle

Common Sowthistle is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing Common Sowthistle →

Common Common Sowthistle Problems →

Common Sowthistle 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.

Common Sowthistle Water Frequency →

Common Sowthistle Root Rot →

Common Sowthistle requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Common Sowthistle Light Requirements →

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Common Sowthistle is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

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Common Sowthistle Toxicity to Humans →

Common Sowthistle 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!

Best Soil Mix for Common Sowthistle →

When and How to Successfully Repot Common Sowthistle →

What Are Healthy Common Sowthistle Roots →

Common Sowthistle should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Common Sowthistle →

Common Sowthistle grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Common Sowthistle Lifecycle →

Common Sowthistle Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Common Sowthistle →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Common Sowthistle can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Common Sowthistle Temperature Tolerance →

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Is Common Sowthistle a Weed? →

The seeds of Common Sowthistle can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Common Sowthistle →

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Common Sowthistle, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

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