Deltoid Balsamroot
About Deltoid Balsamroot
Deltoid Balsamroot 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.
Taxonomy
Balsamorhiza deltoidea
Balsamorhiza
Asteraceae
Asterales

How to care for Deltoid Balsamroot

How often to water your Deltoid Balsamroot

every 9
Deltoid Balsamroot 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

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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 Deltoid Balsamroot in your home

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

How to fertilize Deltoid 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 it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Deltoid Balsamroot after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Deltoid 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
Deltoid Balsamroot 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 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Growth Pattern
Deltoid Balsamroot grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Deltoid Balsamroot can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Deltoid Balsamroot
Deltoid Balsamroot
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
