Alternanthera Lanuginosa
Also known as
Alternanthera lanuginosa, Cladothrix lanuginosa and woolly tidestromia
Taxonomy
Tidestromia lanuginosa
Tidestromia
Amaranthaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Alternanthera Lanuginosa
Water
How often to water your Alternanthera Lanuginosa
every 9
Alternanthera Lanuginosa needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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
Light
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Finding light for Alternanthera Lanuginosa in your home
a window
Alternanthera Lanuginosa may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Alternanthera Lanuginosa in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Alternanthera Lanuginosa
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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Alternanthera Lanuginosa after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Alternanthera Lanuginosa 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.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Growth Pattern
Alternanthera Lanuginosa grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Care Summary for Alternanthera Lanuginosa
Alternanthera Lanuginosa
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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