Canada Tickclover
Also known as
showy tick-trefoil, Canadian tick-trefoil and Canada tickclover
Taxonomy
Desmodium canadense
Desmodium
Fabaceae
Fabales
How to care for Canada Tickclover
Water
How often to water your Canada Tickclover
every 9
Canada Tickclover 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
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.
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Finding light for Canada Tickclover in your home
a window
Canada Tickclover love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Canada Tickclover does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Canada Tickclover in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Canada Tickclover
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 Canada Tickclover after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Canada Tickclover 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
Canada Tickclover 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
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.
Soil
Canada Tickclover 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!
Growth Pattern
Canada Tickclover grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Care Summary for Canada Tickclover
Canada Tickclover
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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