Plant Care Upright Burhead

Upright Burhead

Also known as

upright burhead and cellophane sword

Taxonomy

Echinodorus berteroi
Echinodorus
Alismataceae
Alismatales

How to care for Upright Burhead

💦 Water

How often to water your Upright Burhead

Water needs for Upright Burhead
0.5 cups
every 7

Upright Burhead needs 0.5 cups of water every 7 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.

Calculate water needs of Upright Burhead

Water 0.5 cups every
7

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Upright Burhead in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Upright Burhead: 6ft from a window
6ft or less from
a window

Upright Burhead can tolerate being far from a window and light source.

Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Upright Burhead in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Upright Burhead

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Upright Burhead: 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 Upright Burhead after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Upright Burhead is sensitive to dry soil and should be watered frequently. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Upright Burhead Water Frequency →

Upright Burhead Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Upright Burhead can tolerate being far from a window and light source. Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing 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 🏡.

Upright Burhead Light Requirements →

Upright Burhead Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Upright Burhead 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.


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Upright Burhead grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

How and When to Prune Upright Burhead →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

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

Upright Burhead Temperature Tolerance →


🧐 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.


Care Summary for Upright Burhead

Upright Burhead

Upright Burhead


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 7 days

Placement

< 6ft 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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