Plant Care Mountain Fleece

Mountain Fleece

Also known as

bao jing quan shen

Taxonomy

Bistorta amplexicaulis
Bistorta
Polygonaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Mountain Fleece

💦 Water

How often to water your Mountain Fleece

Water needs for Mountain Fleece
0.5 cups
every 9

Mountain Fleece 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 Mountain Fleece

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Mountain Fleece in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Mountain Fleece: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Mountain Fleece love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Mountain Fleece does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Mountain Fleece

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Mountain Fleece: 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 Mountain Fleece after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Mountain Fleece is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing Mountain Fleece →

Common Mountain Fleece Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Mountain Fleece 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.

Mountain Fleece Water Frequency →

Mountain Fleece Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Mountain Fleece 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 🏡.

Mountain Fleece Light Requirements →

Mountain Fleece Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.


🪴 Soil

Mountain Fleece 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 Mountain Fleece →

When and How to Successfully Repot Mountain Fleece →


💩 Fertilizer

Mountain Fleece 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 Mountain Fleece →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Mountain Fleece grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

How and When to Prune Mountain Fleece →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Mountain Fleece can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Mountain Fleece Temperature Tolerance →


🌱 Propagation

Mountain Fleece can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

  • Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
  • If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
  • Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
  • Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

How to Propagate Mountain Fleece →


🧐 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 Mountain Fleece

Mountain Fleece

Mountain Fleece


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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