wild monkshood
About wild monkshood
wild monkshood is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
wild monkshood likes soil that is good at retaining moisture. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
wild monkshood belongs to the Aconitum genus, and is native to Eastern North America.
⚠️ wild monkshood is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. These plants are not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.
Taxonomy
Aconitum uncinatum
Aconitum
Ranunculaceae
Ranunculales
Also known as
wild monkshood and southern blue monkshood
How to care for wild monkshood
How often to water your wild monkshood
every 9
wild monkshood 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
Finding light for wild monkshood in your home
a window
wild monkshood love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
wild monkshood does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of wild monkshood in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize wild monkshood
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 wild monkshood after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for wild monkshood
wild monkshood
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.