
Goldthread
Also known as
Threeleaf goldthread and Savoyane
Taxonomy
Coptis trifolia
Coptis
Ranunculaceae
Ranunculales

How to care for Goldthread

How often to water your Goldthread

every 9
Goldthread 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

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Finding light for Goldthread in your home

a window
Goldthread can tolerate being far from a window and light source.
Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing 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 of Goldthread in your home š”.

How to fertilize Goldthread

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 Goldthread after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Goldthread 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
Goldthread can tolerate being far from a window and light source. Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing 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
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Growth Pattern
Goldthread grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Goldthread can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 2a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Goldthread
Goldthread
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 6ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
