Carey's Balsamroot
Also known as
intermediate balsamroot
Taxonomy
Balsamorhiza careyana
Balsamorhiza
Asteraceae
Asterales
How to care for Carey's Balsamroot
Water
How often to water your Carey's Balsamroot
every 9
Carey's Balsamroot 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
Light
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Finding light for Carey's Balsamroot in your home
a window
Carey's Balsamroot love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Carey's Balsamroot does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Carey's Balsamroot in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Carey's Balsamroot
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 Carey's Balsamroot after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Carey's Balsamroot 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
Carey's Balsamroot 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.
Care Summary for Carey's Balsamroot
Carey's Balsamroot
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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