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Prince-of-wales feather

About Prince-of-wales feather

Prince-of-wales feather is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Prince-of-wales feather likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Prince-of-wales feather belongs to the Amaranthus genus, and is native to the Central United States to Mexico.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Amaranthus hypochondriacus

Genus

Amaranthus

Family

Amaranthaceae

Order

Caryophyllales

Also known as

Prince-of-wales feather and Prince's-feather

How to care for Prince-of-wales feather

💦 Water

How often to water your Prince-of-wales feather

Prince-of-wales feather 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 Prince-of-wales feather in your home

Prince-of-wales feather love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Prince-of-wales feather does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Prince-of-wales feather in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Prince-of-wales feather

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Prince-of-wales feather: 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 Prince-of-wales feather after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Prince-of-wales feather 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.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Prince-of-wales feather 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 🏡.

Prince-of-wales feather Light Requirements →

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Prince-of-wales feather 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.

🪴 Soil

Prince-of-wales feather 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!

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💩 Fertilizer

Prince-of-wales feather 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 Prince-of-wales feather →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Prince-of-wales feather is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

Prince-of-wales feather Lifecycle →

Prince-of-wales feather Size Guide →

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Prince-of-wales feather can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 2a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🌱 Propagation

How to Propagate Prince-of-wales feather →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

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 Prince-of-wales feather, 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!

🧐 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.