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Bishop's Goutweed

4.0 out of 5 (2 experiences)

Fast grower

Easy to propagate

About Bishop's Goutweed

Goutweed is an aggressive plant that forms dense patches by means of its spreading long, white, and branching rhizomes. It has been reported as invasive in natural areas of Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Wisconsin. Management options include spraying with herbicides, manually digging or hand-pulling of the plants, and continuously mowing the growth.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Aegopodium podagraria

Genus

Aegopodium

Family

Apiaceae

Order

Apiales

Also known as

Ground elder, Herb gerard, Bishop's weed, Goutweed, Gout wort, Snow-in-the-mountain, English masterwort and Wild masterwort

How to care for Bishop's Goutweed

💦 Water

How often to water your Bishop's Goutweed

Bishop's Goutweed 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 Bishop's Goutweed in your home

Bishop's Goutweed may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Bishop's Goutweed in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Bishop's Goutweed

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Bishop's Goutweed: 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 Bishop's Goutweed after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Bishop's Goutweed can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Bishop's Goutweed →

Common Bishop's Goutweed Problems →

💦 Water Needs

Bishop's Goutweed 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.

Bishop's Goutweed Water Frequency →

Bishop's Goutweed Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Bishop's Goutweed may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Bishop's Goutweed Light Requirements →

Bishop's Goutweed Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Bishop's Goutweed 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.

Is Bishop's Goutweed Edible? →

Bishop's Goutweed Toxicity to Cats →

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Bishop's Goutweed Toxicity to Humans →

🪴 Soil

Bishop's Goutweed is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

Best Soil Mix for Bishop's Goutweed →

When and How to Successfully Repot Bishop's Goutweed →

What Are Healthy Bishop's Goutweed Roots →

💩 Fertilizer

Bishop's Goutweed is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

How Much and When to Fertilize Bishop's Goutweed →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Bishop's Goutweed grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

Bishop's Goutweed Lifecycle →

Bishop's Goutweed Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Bishop's Goutweed →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Bishop's Goutweed can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Bishop's Goutweed Temperature Tolerance →

Bishop's Goutweed Hardiness Zones →

Is Bishop's Goutweed a Weed? →

🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Bishop's Goutweed can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Bishop's Goutweed →

🍂 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 Bishop's Goutweed, 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.

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Care Summary for Bishop's Goutweed

Bishop's Goutweed

Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft 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.

What other plant parents say

Fast grower 2

Easy to propagate 2

Large, lush leaves 1

Blooms easily 1

Survivor 1

@@BrandyLVSplants

93 Plants

6,167 XP

02/28/2022

I wish this app had a way to indicate that this plant is actually growing outside not in a pot. I realize this is a houseplant app, so it is not surprising. This plant grows everywhere without any assistance. Good luck not having it grow everywhere! It is beautiful and I do intend to bring a little piece inside and see how contained growing suits it.

Fast grower

Large, lush leaves

Blooms easily

Easy to propagate

Survivor

Bishop's Goutweed plant photo by @BrandyLVSplants named Annoyance on Greg, the plant care app.

@@mossycabbages

66 Plants

3,455 XP

12/28/2021

I dug this plant up from my backyard and stuck it in soil as a baby with one set of leaves. Since then it has produced two more sets of leaves with beautiful variegation. I keep it about 6 inches from grow lights and have a layer of spagnum moss covering the top of the soil and it thrives

Fast grower

Easy to propagate