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Jerusalem-artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) Care Guide
Care guide for Jerusalem-artichoke: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 Tommy Forrest · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
Care at a glance
WaterWater roughly every 10 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Tolerates the occasional missed watering.
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (4.0-7.0).
Growthfast growth. Mature height ~3.0 m (9.8 ft).
Origin
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia.
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