
Carolina Larkspur
About Carolina Larkspur
Carolina Larkspur is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that is a fun challenge to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Carolina Larkspur likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Carolina Larkspur belongs to the Delphinium genus, and is native to the Central and Southeastern United States.
⚠️ Carolina Larkspur 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. These plants are not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.
Taxonomy
Delphinium carolinianum
Delphinium
Ranunculaceae
Ranunculales

How to care for Carolina Larkspur
How often to water your Carolina Larkspur

every 9
Carolina Larkspur 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
Finding light for Carolina Larkspur in your home

a window
Carolina Larkspur love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Carolina Larkspur does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Carolina Larkspur in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Carolina Larkspur

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 Carolina Larkspur after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Carolina Larkspur
Carolina Larkspur
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
