How much sunlight does my Amberbell need?

Amberbell may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Amberbell?

Amberbell 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!

Should I fertilize my Amberbell?

Amberbell grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer . Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

What is the growth pattern for Amberbell?

Amberbell grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Can Amberbell be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Amberbell can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Amberbell?

Amberbell can be propagated by division into new individual plants. Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below! If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet. Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

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Amberbell

Q: Is Amberbell easy to care for?

Amberbell is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Amberbell?

Amberbell 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.

Also known as

dogtooth violet, trout-lily, yellow adder's-tongue, yellow trout lily, American trout lily and yellow dog's-tooth violet

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Erythronium americanum

Genus

Erythronium

Family

Liliaceae

Order

Liliales

How to care for Amberbell

Water

How often to water your Amberbell

Amberbell 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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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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 Amberbell in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Amberbell: 3ft from a window

Amberbell 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 Amberbell in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Amberbell

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

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Amberbell is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors