Canadian Fleabane
About Canadian Fleabane
Canadian Fleabane is a relatively rare houseplant šæ that is a fun challenge to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light āļø and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Canadian Fleabane likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Canadian Fleabane belongs to the Erigeron genus, and is native to the Americas.
ā ļø Canadian Fleabane is not safe to consume. 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. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.
Taxonomy
Erigeron canadensis
Erigeron
Asteraceae
Asterales
Also known as
Butterweed, Colstail and Marestail
How to care for Canadian Fleabane
Water
How often to water your Canadian Fleabane
every 9
Canadian Fleabane 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
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 Canadian Fleabane in your home
a window
Canadian Fleabane love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Canadian Fleabane does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Canadian Fleabane in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Canadian Fleabane
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 Canadian Fleabane after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Canadian Fleabane can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!
Water Needs
Canadian Fleabane 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
Canadian Fleabane 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
Canadian Fleabane is not safe to consume. 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. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.
Soil
Canadian Fleabane 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!
Fertilizer
Canadian Fleabane should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as itās refreshed yearly, you shouldnāt need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Care Summary for Canadian Fleabane
Canadian Fleabane
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.
