dwarf orange avens
About dwarf orange avens
dwarf orange avens is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
dwarf orange avens likes soil that is well draining.
dwarf orange avens belongs to the Geum genus, and is native to Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Turkey, and the Baltics.
Taxonomy
Geum coccineum
Geum
Rosaceae
Rosales
Also known as
dwarf orange avens and red avens
How to care for dwarf orange avens
Water
How often to water your dwarf orange avens
every 9
dwarf orange avens 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 dwarf orange avens in your home
a window
dwarf orange avens love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
dwarf orange avens does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of dwarf orange avens in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize dwarf orange avens
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 dwarf orange avens after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
dwarf orange avens is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
dwarf orange avens 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
dwarf orange avens 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
dwarf orange avens 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!
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
dwarf orange avens can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for dwarf orange avens
dwarf orange avens
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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