American Water Awlwort

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Subularia aquatica var. americana

Genus

Subularia

Family

Brassicaceae

Order

Brassicales

How to care for American Water Awlwort

💦 Water

How often to water your American Water Awlwort

American Water Awlwort needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for American Water Awlwort in your home

American Water Awlwort love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

American Water Awlwort does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of American Water Awlwort in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize American Water Awlwort

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for American Water Awlwort: repot after 2X growth

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 American Water Awlwort after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

American Water Awlwort 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.

☀️ Sunlight Needs

American Water Awlwort 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 🏡.

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

American Water Awlwort 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.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
American Water Awlwort can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

🧐 Troubleshooting

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.