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Water moderately during the growing season, ensuring good drainage to prevent waterlogging. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
Also known as Grey Goosefoot · Round-Leaved Goosefoot
Seaport Goosefoot (Chenopodium opulifolium) is an annual herb with a weedy nature, often found in disturbed soils and coastal areas. It has small, greenish flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade. Adequate sunlight is important for healthy growth.
80% intensity
Water moderately during the growing season, allowing the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
50% intensity
Tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Adaptable to sandy, loamy, or clay soils.
50% intensity
Thrives in average room temperatures between 15-25 °C.
60% intensity
Outdoor
50% intensity
Fertilize sparingly during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
20% intensity
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately during the growing season, ensuring good drainage to prevent waterlogging. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
Pruning is generally not required for this species, as it is an annual weed. Remove plants before they set seed to prevent further spread.
Propagates by seed. Seeds are typically dispersed by wind, water, or animals. Natural regeneration is common.
Not applicable as it is an annual plant typically growing in the ground.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Seaport Goosefoot (Chenopodium opulifolium)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Amaranthaceae |
| Genus | Chenopodium |
| Species | Chenopodium opulifolium |
Similar in genus Chenopodium
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