lesser knotweed

How to Grow and Care for lesser knotweed

lesser knotweed · Bistorta affinis
Also known as: East Indian knotweed

Grow in moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing lesser knotweed

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade

How to Water lesser knotweed?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for lesser knotweed?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for lesser knotweed?

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What Soil Is Best for lesser knotweed?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for lesser knotweed?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize lesser knotweed?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune lesser knotweed?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate lesser knotweed?

Propagate by seed, sown in containers in a cold frame in spring, or by division in spring or autumn

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How to Transplant lesser knotweed?

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How to Care for lesser knotweed in Winter?

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How to Plant lesser knotweed?

Grow in moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade

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How to Repot lesser knotweed?

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How to Harvest lesser knotweed?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of lesser knotweed

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More General Info About lesser knotweed

Attributes of lesser knotweed

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitMatforming
OriginHimalaya

Scientific Classification

Species
Bistorta affinis
Genus
Bistorta
Family
Polygonaceae
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