Is Maple-leaved Goosefoot safe for pets?

Yes, Maple-leaved Goosefoot (Chenopodiastrum Hybridum) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Maple-leaved Goosefoot easy to care for?

Maple-leaved Goosefoot has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Maple-leaved Goosefoot grow indoors?

Maple-leaved Goosefoot is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Maple-leaved Goosefoot (Chenopodiastrum Hybridum) is a annual herb in the Amaranthaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Chenopodiastrum hybridum is an annual herbaceous plant species in the family Amaranthaceae, commonly found in Europe and Asia.

Last updated: February 2026

Maple-leaved Goosefoot

Chenopodiastrum Hybridum

Chenopodiastrum hybridum is an annual herbaceous plant species in the family Amaranthaceae, commonly found in Europe and Asia.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

annual

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

4-8

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, gravelly

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, soil stabilizer

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Maple-leaved Goosefoot

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Prune

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Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Amaranthaceae

Genus:Chenopodiastrum