Hatpin

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Eriocaulon officinale

Genus

Eriocaulon

Family

Eriocaulaceae

Order

Poales

How to care for Hatpin

💦 Water

How often to water your Hatpin

Hatpin 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 Hatpin in your home

Hatpin love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Hatpin does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Hatpin in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Hatpin

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

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Hatpin 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.

Hatpin Water Frequency →

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Hatpin 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 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Hatpin 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.

🪴 Soil

Hatpin is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Hatpin can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🧐 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.