Alaskan Mountain-Avens

Also known as

Kamtschatca mountain-avens, White dryad, Mountain avens, Eightpetal mountain-avens and White dryas

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Dryas octopetala

Genus

Dryas

Family

Rosaceae

Order

Rosales

How to care for Alaskan Mountain-Avens

💦 Water

How often to water your Alaskan Mountain-Avens

Alaskan Mountain-Avens needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Alaskan Mountain-Avens in your home

Alaskan Mountain-Avens love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Alaskan Mountain-Avens does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Alaskan Mountain-Avens in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Alaskan Mountain-Avens

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Alaskan Mountain-Avens: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Alaskan Mountain-Avens after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Alaskan Mountain-Avens prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Alaskan Mountain-Avens requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Alaskan Mountain-Avens is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Alaskan Mountain-Avens will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Alaskan Mountain-Avens can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 2a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Alaskan Mountain-Avens, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.