Fountain Thistle
Taxonomy
Cirsium fontinale
Cirsium
Asteraceae
Asterales
How to care for Fountain Thistle
Water
How often to water your Fountain Thistle
every 9
Fountain Thistle needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnât get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Nashville, Tennessee.
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.
Nashville, Tennessee
45% Low
Finding light for Fountain Thistle in your home
a window
Fountain Thistle love being close to bright, sunny windows đ.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Nashville, Tennessee â .
Fountain Thistle does not tolerate low-light đ«.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Fountain Thistle
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 itâs likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Fountain Thistle after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Fountain Thistle 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
Fountain Thistle requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive đȘ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home đĄ.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantâs toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itâs 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.
Soil
Fountain Thistle 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
Fountain Thistle 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
Fountain Thistle grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Care Summary for Fountain Thistle
Fountain Thistle
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Nashville, Tennessee, the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
