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Shrubby Cinquefoil

About Shrubby Cinquefoil

Shrubby Cinquefoil is an easy plant to grow. It can be planted in part shade or in full sun. It is drought tolerant and well-draining soils are essential. This plant struggles in the high humidity conditions of SE USA. It's a dense shrub related to the strawberry with numerous upright branches.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Dasiphora fruticosa

Genus

Dasiphora

Family

Rosaceae

Order

Rosales

Also known as

Golden hardhack, Bush cinquefoil, Shrubby five-finger, Tundra rose, Widdy and potentilla fruticosa

How to care for Shrubby Cinquefoil

💦 Water

How often to water your Shrubby Cinquefoil

Shrubby Cinquefoil 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.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Shrubby Cinquefoil in your home

Shrubby Cinquefoil love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Shrubby Cinquefoil does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Shrubby Cinquefoil

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

💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

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

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💦 Water Needs

Shrubby Cinquefoil 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

Shrubby Cinquefoil 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

Shrubby Cinquefoil 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

Shrubby Cinquefoil 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!

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💩 Fertilizer

Shrubby Cinquefoil grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

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⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Shrubby Cinquefoil grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors

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

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🌱 Propagation

Shrubby Cinquefoil can be propagated by the leaf method. To propagate:

Remove a leaf by gently twisting until it pops off.
To get the leaf to root, you can either:
- Place the leaf in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
- Place the leaf directly into well-draining soil

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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 Shrubby Cinquefoil, 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.