Common Rock-Rose
Taxonomy
Helianthemum nummularium
Helianthemum
Cistaceae
Malvales

How to care for Common Rock-Rose

How often to water your Common Rock-Rose

every 9
Common Rock-Rose 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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Finding light for Common Rock-Rose in your home

a window
Common Rock-Rose love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Common Rock-Rose does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Common Rock-Rose in your home 🏡.

How to fertilize Common Rock-Rose

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 Rock-Rose after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Common Rock-Rose 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
Common Rock-Rose 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
Common Rock-Rose 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.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Common Rock-Rose can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Common Rock-Rose
Common Rock-Rose
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
