Plant Care Greater Celandine

Greater Celandine

About Greater Celandine

Chelidonium majus is a pretty yellow flower that likes moist soil. It grows best in shady sites, but can grow in full sun in cooler climates. It can be found in the landscape in flower gardens as a cultivated herbaceous perennial or naturally as a weed.

Taxonomy

Chelidonium majus
Chelidonium
Papaveraceae
Ranunculales

Also known as

Celandine, Nipplewort, Swallowwort, Tetterwort and Chelidonium

How to care for Greater Celandine

💦 Water

How often to water your Greater Celandine

Water needs for Greater Celandine
0.5 cups
every 9

Greater Celandine 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.

Calculate water needs of Greater Celandine

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Greater Celandine in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Greater Celandine: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Greater Celandine may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Greater Celandine in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Greater Celandine

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Greater Celandine: repot after 2X growth

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 Greater Celandine after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Greater Celandine is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Common Greater Celandine Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Greater Celandine 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.

Greater Celandine Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Greater Celandine may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greater Celandine 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. Greater Celandine is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

Is Greater Celandine Edible? →

Greater Celandine Toxicity to Cats →

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Greater Celandine Toxicity to Humans →


🪴 Soil

Greater Celandine 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!

What Are Healthy Greater Celandine Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Greater Celandine is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Greater Celandine is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

Greater Celandine Lifecycle →

Greater Celandine Size Guide →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Greater Celandine can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Greater Celandine Hardiness Zones →

Is Greater Celandine a Weed? →


🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Greater Celandine can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Greater Celandine, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Greater Celandine

Greater Celandine

Greater Celandine


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft 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.

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