Dysphania anthelmintica
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Dysphania anthelmintica

Wormseed · Wormseed Goosefoot

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 9–11
Click count
8
Observations
1

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Wormseed is native to luminous, open areas where it flourishes in unfiltered sunlight. While it can withstand some shade, it favors the full sun for best growth. Recognized for its preference for sunlight, this plant, which can be an annual or biennial, embodies a sun-loving disposition.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

Wormseed can acclimate itself to varying temperature conditions, although its proliferation may be curtailed by a variety of water and heat conditions. It fares best in warm weather during the summertime provided there is sufficient rain or manual watering. Unusually long durations of overcast and rainy conditions, or extended high temperatures, can heighten the risk of Wormseed perishing. During the colder months, safeguarding against frost can enhance the plant's chances of survival.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

To stimulate healthy leaf development, Wormseed can benefit from regular, mild applications of fertilizer. During the summer months, you should provide fertilizer to Wormseed about once monthly. Nitrogen is vital for leaf growth, and adding fertilizers rich in nitrogen can aid the vigorous growth of Wormseed.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Annual
Genus
Dysphania
Family
Amaranthaceae
Hardiness Zone
9-11
Mature Height
30 cm to 91 cm
Mature Spread
20 cm to 49 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Size
0.10 cm to 0.20 cm
Bloom Time
Summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Planting Time
Spring
Harvest Time
Late summer, Fall, Early winter
Native Area
Colombia, Mexico, Guatemala, Georgia

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Common Names (2)

en Wormseed
en Wormseed Goosefoot