Asiatic Witchweed
Also known as
witchweed
Taxonomy
Striga asiatica
Striga
Orobanchaceae
Lamiales
How to care for Asiatic Witchweed
Water
How often to water your Asiatic Witchweed
every 9
Asiatic Witchweed 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 Asiatic Witchweed in your home
a window
Asiatic Witchweed 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 Asiatic Witchweed
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 Asiatic Witchweed after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Asiatic Witchweed
Asiatic Witchweed
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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