Leafy Goosefoot
Blitum virgatum
Watering:
Minimal
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Cutting,Division,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
Sun:
full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,red,purple
Growth Rate:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Leafy Goosefoot (Blitum virgatum) should be watered when the top 1-2 inches of soil dry out. During the season, it should be watered once a week with 1 to 2 inches of water. In the winter, the plant should only need watering every 2 to 3 weeks. In periods of extreme heat or drought, the plant may need to be watered more frequently.
sunlight
Leafy Goosefoot (Blitum virgatum) plants require a minimum of 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight for optimal growth and health. Depending on the region, plants may receive any amount of sunlight from morning until evening, so its preferable to position the plants in a location that receives full or partial sunlight throughout the day. Adequate sunlight is especially important for plants grown outdoors, as this species performs best in cooler climates. Indoor growing may require the occasional use of a grow light or sunlamp in order to ensure the plant gets adequate light.
pruning
Leafy Goosefoot should be pruned in early spring, before or shortly after new growth appears. Pruning should concentrate on removing dead, diseased, or damaged stems, as well as any straggly or overgrown stems. Older branches should be cut back to their base or to healthy buds. If pruning to control the size or shape of the plant, cuts should be made just above a healthy stem or leaf node. Prune sparingly and only as much as necessary.
