
clasping arnica
About clasping arnica
clasping arnica is a super rare houseplant šæ that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light āļø and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
clasping arnica likes soil that is well draining.
Taxonomy
Arnica lanceolata
Arnica
Asteraceae
Asterales
Also known as
clasping arnica and lanceleaf arnica

How to care for clasping arnica

How often to water your clasping arnica

every 9
clasping arnica needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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

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.

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Finding light for clasping arnica in your home

a window
clasping arnica love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
clasping arnica does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of clasping arnica in your home š”.

How to fertilize clasping arnica

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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your clasping arnica after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

clasping arnica 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.
Sunlight Needs
clasping arnica requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
clasping arnica 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!
Growth Pattern
clasping arnica grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Care Summary for clasping arnica
clasping arnica
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
