Nuttall's Povertyweed

Nuttall's Povertyweed should be watered deeply and infrequently, approximately once every 2 weeks. It should be watered thoroughly so that the water penetrates at least 4-6 inches into the soil. During periods of extended dry weather, the plant may require an additional watering. Nuttall's Povertyweed prefers moist to wet soil, but it must be allowed to dry out slightly between waterings. During active growth periods, supplemental watering may be needed in order to keep the soil moist.

Nuttall's Povertyweed is a warm-season annual that is tolerant of partial shade but ideally prefers full sun. In general, this species prefers 6-8 hours of bright sunlight per day. When grown in full sun, Nuttall's Povertyweed will thrive in the early spring and late summer when the days are longer and temperatures are cooler. During hot summer months, however, it may benefit from some shade to avoid heat stress. In any case, make sure your plant is getting plenty of bright sunlight throughout the day to help it thrive.

Nuttall's Povertyweed requires minimal pruning and should be pruned at the end of the growing season. Pruning should focus on dead heading, removing dead flower stalks and removing any growth that has been damaged by disease or pest. Pruning should also help to promote a bushy, fuller appearance for the plant. Some selective pruning of weakened or crossing branches can also be beneficial for growing this plant. Pruning should be done as little as possible, given that this plant is not a strong grower. Pruning too much could stunt or kill the plant, so it is best to not over prune this plant.