Codlins and Cream
About Codlins and Cream
Codlins and Cream is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Codlins and Cream likes soil that is well draining. You may want to supplement with a gentle, organic fertilizer throughout the peak growing season.
Codlins and Cream belongs to the Epilobium genus, and is native to Temperate Eurasia to Africa.
Taxonomy
Epilobium hirsutum
Epilobium
Onagraceae
Myrtales
Also known as
great hairy willowherb and great willowherb
How to care for Codlins and Cream
Water
How often to water your Codlins and Cream
every 9
Codlins and Cream 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
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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 Codlins and Cream in your home
a window
Codlins and Cream love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Codlins and Cream does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Codlins and Cream in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Codlins and Cream
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 Codlins and Cream after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Codlins and Cream 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
Codlins and Cream 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
Codlins and Cream 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!
Fertilizer
Codlins and Cream is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.
Care Summary for Codlins and Cream
Codlins and Cream
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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