American Golden Saxifrage
About American Golden Saxifrage
American Golden Saxifrage is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in abundant sunlight ☀ and should be less than 3 feet from a window.
Taxonomy
Chrysosplenium americanum
Chrysosplenium
Saxifragaceae
Saxifragales
Also known as
water-mat, American golden-saxifrage, American watermat and water carpet
How to care for American Golden Saxifrage
Water
How often to water your American Golden Saxifrage
every 9
American Golden Saxifrage 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
Light
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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 American Golden Saxifrage in your home
a window
American Golden Saxifrage 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 American Golden Saxifrage in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize American Golden Saxifrage
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 American Golden Saxifrage after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
American Golden Saxifrage 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
American Golden Saxifrage 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
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
American Golden Saxifrage grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
American Golden Saxifrage can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for American Golden Saxifrage
American Golden Saxifrage
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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