Plant Care Hare-Foot Plantain

Hare-Foot Plantain

About Hare-Foot Plantain

Hare-Foot Plantain is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Hare-Foot Plantain likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Taxonomy

Plantago lagopus
Plantago
Plantaginaceae
Lamiales

Also known as

Hare's-foot Plantain

How to care for Hare-Foot Plantain

💦 Water

How often to water your Hare-Foot Plantain

Water needs for Hare-Foot Plantain
0.5 cups
every 9

Hare-Foot Plantain 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.

Calculate water needs of Hare-Foot Plantain

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Hare-Foot Plantain in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Hare-Foot Plantain: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Hare-Foot Plantain love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Hare-Foot Plantain does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Hare-Foot Plantain in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Hare-Foot Plantain

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Hare-Foot Plantain: 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 Hare-Foot Plantain after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Hare-Foot Plantain 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.

Hare-Foot Plantain Water Frequency →

Hare-Foot Plantain Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Hare-Foot Plantain 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 🏡.

Hare-Foot Plantain Light Requirements →

Hare-Foot Plantain Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Hare-Foot Plantain 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.


🪴 Soil

Hare-Foot Plantain does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Hare-Foot Plantain →

When and How to Successfully Repot Hare-Foot Plantain →


💩 Fertilizer

Hare-Foot Plantain should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Hare-Foot Plantain →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Hare-Foot Plantain can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Hare-Foot Plantain Temperature Tolerance →


🍂 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 Hare-Foot Plantain, 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.


Care Summary for Hare-Foot Plantain

Hare-Foot Plantain

Hare-Foot Plantain


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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