What type of soil should I use for my Field Pussytoes?

Field Pussytoes 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!

Should I fertilize my Field Pussytoes?

Field Pussytoes 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!

What is the growth pattern for Field Pussytoes?

Field Pussytoes grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

Can Field Pussytoes be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Field Pussytoes can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Field Pussytoes?

Field Pussytoes 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

Field Pussytoes

Q: Is Field Pussytoes easy to care for?

Field Pussytoes is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Field Pussytoes?

Field Pussytoes 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.

Q: How much sunlight does my Field Pussytoes need?

Field Pussytoes 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 🏡.

About Field Pussytoes

Field Pussytoes 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.

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

Field Pussytoes belongs to the Antennaria genus, and is native to Subarctic North America.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Antennaria neglecta

Genus

Antennaria

Family

Asteraceae

Order

Asterales

Also known as

Antennaria neglecta and Field pussytoes

How to care for Field Pussytoes

Water

How often to water your Field Pussytoes

Field Pussytoes needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Seattle, Washington.

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

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

Seattle, Washington

25% Very Low

Growing Field Pussytoes in Seattle right now

Plant growth potential is currently very low 📉

February 5th, 2023

Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Seattle is currently very low 📉.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in dete…

Sunlight will increase by 67.4% ☀️

February 6th, 2023

Seattle is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in Seattle is expected to increase by 67.4% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 9.0 megajoules of energy per m² pe…

Daylight will increase by 1.7 hours 📈

February 7th, 2023

This month, Seattle is getting an average of 7.5 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 19.5% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.3 total hours of day…

Light needs and placement for plant Field Pussytoes: 1ft from a window

Field Pussytoes love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Seattle, Washington ⛅.

Field Pussytoes does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Field Pussytoes

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

When to repot Field Pussytoes

Is this a good time of year to repot? No ⏳

February 2nd, 2023

The growing potential in Seattle is low 📉.

Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.

It's best to repot…

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Field Pussytoes is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors