Amaranthaceae
Striped Goosefoot (Chenopodium betaceum)
Chenopodium betaceum
This is an annual weed, not a garden plant, and it needs no care. It comes up on its own, sets seed and dies the same year. If you don't want it in your yard, pull it before the seeds ripen.
Every 14 days
Bright indirect
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What is Striped goosefoot?
Striped goosefoot (Chenopodium betaceum) is a easy-care plant from the Amaranthaceae family. Striped goosefoot is a wild annual weed and a relative of common lambsquarters (Chenopodium album). It grows 20 to 100 cm tall, often with a reddish tinge, and the stems are striped. The leaves are dark, usually with a red edge. Its tiny green flowers come in clusters, about a month later than lambs...
Striped goosefoot grows up to 1.0m, watering every 14 days. It is not suitable for indoor environments and safe for pets.
Unlike many tropical plants, Striped goosefoot tolerates watering mistakes. Best for beginners. Unlike many popular species, Striped goosefoot is safe to keep around pets.
How to Care for Striped goosefoot?
TLDR: Striped goosefoot needs Bright indirect, watering every 14 days, and temperatures between 15-30°C with 40-70% humidity.
How Often Should You Water Striped goosefoot?
No watering needed. It grows in dry places on rain alone.
How Much Light Does Striped goosefoot Need?
It shows up in open places like waste ground and roadsides, usually with plenty of light.
What Is the Best Soil for Striped goosefoot?
There's no good data on soil type. It tends to come up on dry, disturbed ground.
What Pot Should You Use for Striped goosefoot?
Not a plant for pots.
What Is Striped goosefoot and Where Does It Come From?
Striped goosefoot is a wild annual weed and a relative of common lambsquarters (Chenopodium album). It grows 20 to 100 cm tall, often with a reddish tinge, and the stems are striped. The leaves are dark, usually with a red edge. Its tiny green flowers come in clusters, about a month later than lambsquarters. The seeds are black, glossy and very small. It comes up on waste ground, roadsides and dry spots. It is native across much of Europe and Asia and has spread to Japan and North America. Many books list it as Chenopodium strictum.
How Big Does Striped goosefoot Grow?
TLDR: Striped goosefoot can reach up to 1.0m tall with Medium growth rate.
Max height
1.0m
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What Diseases Commonly Affect Striped goosefoot?
TLDR: Striped goosefoot is susceptible to 2 known diseases. Monitor regularly for early detection.
Downy Mildew
Downy mildew is a fungal-like disease caused by oomycetes (water molds) that thrives in cool, wet conditions. It affects a wide range of plants, causing yellowing leaves with fuzzy white-gray growth underneath, leading to defoliation and reduced yields if left untreated.
Aphids
Aphids are small, soft-bodied, pear-shaped insects (1/16 to 1/8 inch long) that feed by sucking nutrient-rich sap from plants. They reproduce rapidly and can quickly weaken plants, causing distorted growth and transmitting plant viruses. Aphids come in various colors including green, black, red, yellow, brown, and gray. They secrete honeydew, a sticky substance that attracts ants and encourages sooty mold growth.
Fun Facts
The same plant goes by different scientific names depending on the book: Chenopodium betaceum or Chenopodium strictum.
Its seeds are only about 1 mm long.
Frequently asked questions
It came up in my yard. Friend or foe?
Is it the same as lambsquarters?
Is it edible or toxic to pets?
Compare with similar plants
| Attribute | Difficulty | Light | Watering | Pet Safe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field Maple | Easy | Bright indirect | 14d | ✓ |
| Iberian Houseleek | Easy | Direct sun | 14d | ✓ |
| Silver Birch | Easy | Direct sun | 14d | ✓ |
| Common Blanketflower | Easy | Direct sun | 10d | ✓ |
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Sources & References
- GBIF Backbone - Chenopodium betaceum Andrz., status ACCEPTED
- POWO - Chenopodium striatum, synonym of C. betaceum (search snippet)
- TAXREF - Chenopodium betaceum (search snippet)
- VASCAN - Chenopodium strictum Roth (search snippet)
- Wikipedia - Chenopodium strictum
- iFlora - Chenopodium strictum (Striped Goosefoot)
- Guenther Blaich - Chenopodium strictum
- MaltaWildPlants - Chenopodium strictum
- Cornell Weed ID - Common lambsquarters, relative (search snippet)
- RHS - Chenopodium album, relative (search snippet)
