Polygonum patulum
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Polygonum patulum

هفت بند پاکوتاه، · Bellard's smartweed · Red-knotgrass

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
10–35 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 6–9
Click count
5
Observations
1

Description

Source: wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Polygonum patulum, called tree hogweed, is a species of flowering plant in the knotweed family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Siberia, Central Asia, Mongolia, and the Province of Xinjiang in northwestern China. It has also become sparingly naturalized in scattered locations in Australia and North America.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Pale smartweed comes from bright, open habitats and does best in full sun. It can tolerate partial sun but favors direct sunlight for optimal growth. This plant, which may be annual or biennial, is noted for its sun-loving nature.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 10–35°C

Pale smartweed originates from areas with mild climates and performs best at roughly 68–95 °F (20–35 °C). Seasonal temperature changes can be implemented as needed to encourage the plant's optimal growth. These adjustments should stay within its preferred range.

Ideal temperature: 10–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

Pale smartweed does well with regular, mild fertilizer applications to support healthy leaf growth. Fertilize pale smartweed about once a month during the summer. Nitrogen is important for foliage, and adding nitrogen-rich sources helps pale smartweed thrive.

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

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Annual
Genus
Polygonum
Family
Polygonaceae
Hardiness Zone
6-9
Mature Height
0.25 m to 1.22 m
Mature Spread
0.61 m to 1.22 m
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
0.25 cm to 0.51 cm
Bloom Time
Summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Native Area
Turkey, Sweden, India, Slovakia, Montenegro, Pakistan, Thailand, Slovenia, Morocco, Croatia, Belarus, Germany, Indonesia, Koppen, Romania, Latvia, Belgium, Portugal, Netherlands, Tunisia, Philippines, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Bangladesh, Ukraine, Lebanon, China, Syria, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Italy, Japan, Mongolia, Finland, Iran, Azerbaijan, Austria, Yemen, Uzbekistan, Russia, Iraq, Iceland, Estonia, South Korea, France, Nepal, Tajikistan, Czech Republic, Armenia, Poland, Greece, Serbia, Lithuania, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, Vietnam, Myanmar, Denmark, Albania, Ireland, United Kingdom, Hungary, Algeria, Turkmenistan

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Common Names (3)

ar هفت بند پاکوتاه،
en Bellard's smartweed
en Red-knotgrass