Common Hawkweed
Also known as
common hawkweed and yellow hawkweed
Taxonomy
Hieracium lachenalii
Hieracium
Asteraceae
Asterales
How to care for Common Hawkweed
Water
How often to water your Common Hawkweed
every 9
Common Hawkweed needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnât get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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Finding light for Common Hawkweed in your home
a window
Common Hawkweed love being close to bright, sunny windows đ.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Common Hawkweed does not tolerate low-light đ«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Common Hawkweed in your home đĄ.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Common Hawkweed
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 itâs likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Common Hawkweed after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Common Hawkweed requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive đȘ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home đĄ.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantâs toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itâs 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
Common Hawkweed is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesnât retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!
Growth Pattern
Common Hawkweed grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Care Summary for Common Hawkweed
Common Hawkweed
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
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