Also known as Australian Goosefoot · Clammy Goosefoot · Keeled Goosefoot
Dysphania pumilio is a small, sprawling annual herb with a strong, aromatic scent. It is often found in disturbed areas and is not typically cultivated.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers a location that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal growth and flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings during the growing season. Reduce significantly in winter.
Sandy, Loam, Clay
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in average room temperatures during the growing season. Protect from frost; it is an annual.
Low
25% intensity
Requires minimal fertilization. Use a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength only during the active growing period.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
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None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in winter, providing just enough to prevent the soil from becoming bone dry.
Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging, which can lead to root rot.
Pruning is generally not required for Dysphania pumilio, as it is a low-growing, annual plant. If any dead or damaged foliage appears, it can be removed to maintain tidiness.
Avoid heavy pruning as it is not a woody perennial.
Dysphania pumilio is typically grown from seed. Sow seeds directly into the garden bed or container in early spring after the last frost. Seeds germinate readily in well-drained soil with adequate moisture and sunlight.
It self-seeds readily.
As Dysphania pumilio is an annual plant, repotting is generally not necessary. If grown in a container, it will complete its life cycle within a single growing season.
If it self-seeds, new plants will emerge naturally in the following year.
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Amaranthaceae |
| Genus | Dysphania |
| Species | Dysphania pumilio |
Similar in genus Dysphania
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