small-headed knotweed

How to Grow and Care for small-headed knotweed

small-headed knotweed · Persicaria microcephala

Grow in well-drained or moisture retentive soil in sun or part-shade. Dense groundcover, can be invasive so needs careful siting

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterloggingSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeContact with all parts may irritate skin, the sap may cause mild stomach upset if ingested. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]

Planting and Growing small-headed knotweed

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
ToxicityContact with all parts may irritate skin, the sap may cause mild stomach upset if ingested. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Care Tips

Grow in well-drained or moisture retentive soil in sun or part-shade. Dense groundcover, can be invasive so needs careful siting

How to Water small-headed knotweed?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for small-headed knotweed?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for small-headed knotweed?

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What Soil Is Best for small-headed knotweed?

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

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize small-headed knotweed?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

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How to Prune small-headed knotweed?

Cut back in autumn

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How to Propagate small-headed knotweed?

Propagate by seed in spring, or propagate by stem tip cuttings of non flowering shoots or by division

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How to Transplant small-headed knotweed?

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How to Care for small-headed knotweed in Winter?

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How to Plant small-headed knotweed?

Grow in well-drained or moisture retentive soil in sun or part-shade. Dense groundcover, can be invasive so needs careful siting

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How to Repot small-headed knotweed?

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How to Harvest small-headed knotweed?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Usually trouble free

Pests

Usually trouble free

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The Toxicity of small-headed knotweed

Contact with all parts may irritate skin, the sap may cause mild stomach upset if ingested. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]

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Attributes of small-headed knotweed

Plant typeBogs · Herbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
FoliageSemi evergreen
HabitTrailing
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Scientific Classification

Species
Persicaria microcephala
Genus
Persicaria
Family
Polygonaceae
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