Canadian Hawkweed
Also known as
Canadian hawkweed, Canada hawkweed, narrowleaf hawkweed and northern hawkweed
Taxonomy
Hieracium umbellatum
Hieracium
Asteraceae
Asterales
How to care for Canadian Hawkweed
Water
How often to water your Canadian Hawkweed
every 9
Canadian Hawkweed needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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 Canadian Hawkweed in your home
a window
Canadian Hawkweed love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Canadian Hawkweed does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Canadian Hawkweed in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Canadian 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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Canadian Hawkweed after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Canadian Hawkweed requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Canadian Hawkweed is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesnāt 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
Canadian Hawkweed grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Care Summary for Canadian Hawkweed
Canadian Hawkweed
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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