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Water regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in cooler months. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Also known as Ageratum · Bastard Agrimony · Bastard Argimony
Tropical Whiteweed (Ageratum conyzoides) is a fast-growing annual herb native to tropical Americas, often used ornamentally and in traditional medicine.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers full sun for best flowering, but tolerates light shade. Protect from intense afternoon sun in very hot climates.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow top inch to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Thrives in warm temperatures, ideally between 20-27°C. Sensitive to frost and cold.
Light
25% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in cooler months. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Pinch back young plants to encourage bushier growth. Deadhead spent flowers regularly to promote continuous blooming and prevent self-seeding.
Light pruning can be done to maintain shape and remove any leggy or overgrown stems.
Easily propagated from seeds sown directly in the garden after the last frost, or started indoors a few weeks prior. Cuttings taken from healthy stems can also be rooted in moist soil or water.
Young plants may need repotting annually into slightly larger containers. Established plants in the ground rarely require repotting. If grown in pots, repot when roots become crowded, typically in spring.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Tropical Whiteweed (Ageratum conyzoides)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Ageratum |
| Species | Ageratum conyzoides |
Similar in genus Ageratum
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data