Chenopodium polyspermum — a medium houseplant, prefers full sun light
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Chenopodium polyspermum

Chenopodium Polyspermum

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Lipandra polysperma (Syn. Chenopodium polyspermum), common name manyseed goosefoot, is the only species of the monotypic plant genus Lipandra from the subfamily Chenopodioideae of the family Amaranthaceae.

A note from PlantMom

All-seed has strong disease resistance and is generally not vulnerable to illnesses. However, it can be affected by pests and diseases present in its surroundings. Such infections are typically mild. Regarding care, this plant needs moderate maintenance. It should be pruned regularly to keep a neat appearance and support healthy growth. Fertilizing can also encourage flowering. All-seed is appropriate for anyone with outdoor space, like a garden or patio, and does not demand extensive care experience. It may need extra attention when grown indoors.

— PlantMom
CARE GUIDE

How to keep Chenopodium Polyspermum.

Light

All-seed performs best with abundant sunlight, which supports optimal growth. In its early stages it can tolerate moderate sun. Its native habitats were areas with plentiful sunshine. Too much or too little light can harm the plant and impede its healthy development.

Temperature

All-seed grows naturally in settings where temperatures fall between 68 and 95 °F (20 to 35 ℃). The plant does best within that temperature range. During extreme seasons, adjustments may be needed to maintain this temperature preference.

Fertilizer

All-seed benefits from regular, dilute applications of fertilizer to encourage healthy leaf development. You should feed All-seed roughly once a month throughout the summer. Nitrogen is important for foliage, and adding nitrogen-rich sources helps All-seed flourish.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Annual
Genus
Chenopodium
Family
Amaranthaceae
Hardiness Zone
7-10
Mature Height
10 cm to 49 cm
Mature Spread
20 cm to 40 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Semi-evergreen
Flower Color
Green
Flower Size
0.15 cm
Bloom Time
Summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Fall, Early winter
Native Area
Turkey, Sweden, Austria, Slovakia, Montenegro, Slovenia, Croatia, Belarus, Russia, Germany, Estonia, Romania, Latvia, Belgium, Portugal, Netherlands, France, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Armenia, Poland, Greece, Ukraine, Serbia, Lithuania, Norway, Italy, Kazakhstan, Spain, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Israel, Albania, Ireland, United Kingdom, Hungary, Azerbaijan
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Manyseed goosefoot en Many-seeded Goosefoot en All-seed en Many-seed Goosefoot
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Chenopodium polyspermum leaf
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Chenopodium polyspermum leaf
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Chenopodium polyspermum flower
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Chenopodium polyspermum flower
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Chenopodium polyspermum fruit
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Chenopodium polyspermum fruit
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