Species Nuttall's Povertyweed
green leaves with green-brown stems

Nuttall's Povertyweed

Blitum nuttallianum

Nuttall's Povertyweed (Blitum nuttallianum) is an annual flowering plant that is natively found in North America, specifically California, Arizona and New Mexico. It grows to heights of 30–90 cm and features green, oval-shaped leaves, bright yellow flowers, and a thick, erect stem. The flowers most often appear in clusters along the stem as the plant matures. Its abundant, prolific flowers are popular with pollinators, and the weed can often be found gracing the roadsides of its native regions. Nuttall's Povertyweed is easy to identify by its characteristic yellow flowers and poor soil preferences. It is considered an aggressive weed and potential invasive species.

Watering:

Frequent

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

bronze,green,red,purple

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Invasive:

Yes

watering

Water strawberry-blite (Blitum capitatum) once per week, using 1-2 liters of water per plant. Water deeply and thoroughly to ensure that the soil is thoroughly soaked. Water in the early morning before the heat of the day reaches the plant so that the foliage is not wet for long periods of time. Water around the base of the plant, avoiding wetting the leaves as this encourages fungal diseases. Make sure to always water the plant at the same time every week for consistent watering.

sunlight

Strawberry-Blite (Blitum capitatum) typically needs full sun, at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily, to grow and produce fruit. Plant this species in an area where it will receive direct sunlight throughout the day for the best results. When direct sunlight is not available, it can still grow but will not produce as many fruits. It likes to have warmth and should be planted in late spring or early summer for the best harvest.

pruning

Strawberry-Blite should be trimmed in mid-to-late spring after its first flowering period has ended. Pruning should be minimal, removing any dead, damaged, or diseased branches. Healthy shoots should be trimmed back to just above a bud to promote further growth and flowering. To maximize the yield of edible fruit, it may be beneficial to prune out certain parts of the plant that are not fruiting well. If the leaves are beginning to look lanky and sparse, a more drastic pruning may be necessary. This will stimulate the plant to re-shoot and produce more vigorous and abundant foliage.

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