Schwarze Akelei
About Schwarze Akelei
Schwarze Akelei is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Schwarze Akelei likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
⚠️ Schwarze Akelei 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
Aquilegia atrata
Aquilegia
Ranunculaceae
Ranunculales
How to care for Schwarze Akelei
How often to water your Schwarze Akelei
every 9
Schwarze Akelei 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 Schwarze Akelei in your home
a window
Schwarze Akelei love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Schwarze Akelei does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Schwarze Akelei in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Schwarze Akelei
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 Schwarze Akelei after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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My columbine is attempting to grow flowers but are wilting before the flower amatures. What am I doing wrong. #CommonColumbine
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I found these browning on the edges of the leaves one day after planting in the ground. It appears to be sunburn but the plant in under a large Oak and beside my house so only partial sun. Any thoughts would be appreciated. #CommonColumbine
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I can’t figure out why it has only sprouted on one side of my pot. I’ve tried rotating it in my window but nothing is making a difference. Any suggestions? #CommonColumbine
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What lovely colors from my columbines #plantsmakepeoplehappy #happyplants #plantaddict #petsandplants #newgrowth #planttherapy #garden
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After a whole, a year of waiting, zion, is finally producing flower buds. I did not know that it depends on the time of year for flowers to come in when you first sow the seeds, but my patience is finally paying off. Just look how bushy and healthy she looks 😍 #happyplants #plantaddict #growth #newgrowth #planttherapy #garden #petsandplants
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Zion is doing great in the ground, and she didn't go into shock when I transplanted her woohoo way to go zion. 👏 #happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #newgrowth
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Transplanted zion and lilys into my garden since columbines can survive negative temps. also, just so my garden doesn't look to bare right now #happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #newgrowth #planttherapy #garden #petsandplants #outdoorgrowing
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Zion made it through the rains and is looking absolutely stunning #happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #rainydays
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Zion has really come a long way supper excited to watch them grow #happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy
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Some great growth on zion #commencolumbine #plantsmakepeoplehappy #happyplants
Care Summary for Schwarze Akelei
Schwarze Akelei
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.