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Old Man's Whiskers

Also known as

prairie smoke, three-flowered avens and old man's whiskers

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Geum triflorum

Genus

Geum

Family

Rosaceae

Order

Rosales

How to care for Old Man's Whiskers

💦 Water

How often to water your Old Man's Whiskers

Old Man's Whiskers 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 Old Man's Whiskers in your home

Old Man's Whiskers love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Old Man's Whiskers does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Old Man's Whiskers in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Old Man's Whiskers

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

💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Old Man's Whiskers is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

How to Grow Old Man's Whiskers →

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Outdoor Care Guide for Old Man's Whiskers →

💦 Water Needs

Old Man's Whiskers 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.

Old Man's Whiskers Water Frequency →

Old Man's Whiskers Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Old Man's Whiskers 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 🏡.

Old Man's Whiskers Light Requirements →

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Old Man's Whiskers 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

Old Man's Whiskers 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!

Best Soil Mix for Old Man's Whiskers →

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⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Old Man's Whiskers grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Old Man's Whiskers Lifecycle →

Old Man's Whiskers Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Old Man's Whiskers →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Old Man's Whiskers can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Old Man's Whiskers, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 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.