How to Care for Gossypium hirsutum (upland cotton)

Korean name: 목화

Upland cotton is a flowering plant known for its large, soft green leaves and white, fluffy cotton bolls. It is commonly used as a dried flower material in floral arrangements, with cotton bursting from the tips of branches. It grows relatively easily but requires plenty of sunlight and moderate watering.

Key facts

• Category: Flowering plant
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: indoors or outdoors
• Native to: Central America
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: dried material, cotton plant, flowering plant, household use
• Also known as: upland cotton, Mexican cotton

Care Guide

• Light: Keep in bright indirect sunlight, away from direct sun.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the topsoil is dry.
• Soil: Well-draining soil is recommended.
• Humidity: Normal humidity is sufficient.
• Temperature: 18~27°C
• Fertilizer: Apply diluted liquid fertilizer 1-2 times per month during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Gossypium hirsutum?

Water thoroughly when the topsoil is dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Gossypium hirsutum?

It likes Keep in bright indirect sunlight, away from direct sun.. You can grow it indoors or outdoors. Use Well-draining soil is recommended..

Is Gossypium hirsutum safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Gossypium hirsutum good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 18~27°C. Humidity: Normal humidity is sufficient.. Fertilise Apply diluted liquid fertilizer 1-2 times per month during the growing season..