Plant Care Alpine Cancer-Root

Alpine Cancer-Root

Taxonomy

Conopholis alpina
Conopholis
Orobanchaceae
Lamiales

How to care for Alpine Cancer-Root

💦 Water

How often to water your Alpine Cancer-Root

Water needs for Alpine Cancer-Root
0.5 cups
every 9

Alpine Cancer-Root 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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Alpine Cancer-Root in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Alpine Cancer-Root: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Alpine Cancer-Root love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Alpine Cancer-Root does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Alpine Cancer-Root in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Alpine Cancer-Root

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Alpine Cancer-Root: 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 Alpine Cancer-Root after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Alpine Cancer-Root 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

Alpine Cancer-Root 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

Alpine Cancer-Root is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


🪴 Soil

Alpine Cancer-Root 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!


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

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


🧐 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 Alpine Cancer-Root

Alpine Cancer-Root


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft 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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