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Common Stork's Bill

4.0 out of 5 (1 experiences)

Survivor

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Erodium ciconium

Genus

Erodium

Family

Geraniaceae

Order

Geraniales

How to care for Common Stork's Bill

💦 Water

How often to water your Common Stork's Bill

Common Stork's Bill 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 Common Stork's Bill in your home

Common Stork's Bill love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Common Stork's Bill does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Common Stork's Bill in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Common Stork's Bill

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

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Common Stork's Bill 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.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Common Stork's Bill 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

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.

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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.

Care Summary for Common Stork's Bill

Common Stork's Bill

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.

What other plant parents say

Survivor 1

@@Jesuislenuit

10 Plants

2,127 XP

01/01/2022

Likes to be dramatic and droopy when needing water. It can tolerate low light, but some light is preferred. The blooms are delicate, but don’t appreciate the cold

Survivor