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Oval-leaf knotweed (Polygonum arenastrum) Care Guide
Care guide for Oval-leaf knotweed: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
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Care at a glance
WaterWater roughly every 7 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings.
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.5-6.5).
Growthmoderate growth. Mature height ~0.9 m (3.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Altay, Amur, Austria.
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