soft arnica
About soft arnica
soft arnica 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.
soft arnica likes soil that is well draining.
⚠️ soft arnica 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
Arnica mollis
Arnica
Asteraceae
Asterales
Also known as
soft arnica and hairy arnica
How to care for soft arnica
How often to water your soft arnica
every 9
soft arnica 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 soft arnica in your home
a window
soft arnica love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
soft arnica does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of soft arnica in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize soft 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 it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your soft arnica after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for soft arnica
soft arnica
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.