Padre's Shootingstar

Also known as

Dodecatheon bernalinum, Dodecatheon cleavelandii, Dodecatheon cleavelandii cleavelandii, Dodecatheon cleavelandii insulare, Dodecatheon cleavelandii patulum, Dodecatheon cleavelandii sanctarum, Dodecatheon clevelandii alba, Dodecatheon clevelandii patulum, Dodecatheon clevelandii splendens, Dodecatheon hendersonii bernalianum, Dodecatheon laetiflorum, Dodecatheon patulum bernalinum, Dodecatheon patulum laetiflorum, Dodecatheon patulum typicum, Dodecatheon sanctarum, Primula clevelandii, Primula clevelandii gracilis, Primula clevelandii insularis and Primula clevelandii patula

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Dodecatheon clevelandii

Genus

Dodecatheon

Family

Primulaceae

Order

Ericales

How to care for Padre's Shootingstar

💦 Water

How often to water your Padre's Shootingstar

Padre's Shootingstar 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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Padre's Shootingstar in your home

Padre's Shootingstar may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Padre's Shootingstar in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Padre's Shootingstar

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Padre's Shootingstar: 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 Padre's Shootingstar after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Padre's Shootingstar 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.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Padre's Shootingstar can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-10b. 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.