Plant Care Large Tick-Trefoil

Large Tick-Trefoil

About Large Tick-Trefoil

Large Tick-Trefoil is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in abundant sunlight ☀ and should be less than 3 feet from a window.

Large Tick-Trefoil likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Taxonomy

Hylodesmum glutinosum
Hylodesmum
Fabaceae
Fabales

Also known as

large tick-trefoil, clustered-leaved tick-trefoil, large-flowered tick-clover, pointed tick-trefoil, beggar's lice and pointed-leaved tick-trefoil

How to care for Large Tick-Trefoil

💦 Water

How often to water your Large Tick-Trefoil

Water needs for Large Tick-Trefoil
0.5 cups
every 9

Large Tick-Trefoil 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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Large Tick-Trefoil in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Large Tick-Trefoil: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Large Tick-Trefoil may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Large Tick-Trefoil in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Large Tick-Trefoil

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Large Tick-Trefoil: 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 Large Tick-Trefoil after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Large Tick-Trefoil 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.

Large Tick-Trefoil Water Frequency →

Large Tick-Trefoil Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Large Tick-Trefoil may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Large Tick-Trefoil Light Requirements →

Large Tick-Trefoil Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Large Tick-Trefoil 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

Large Tick-Trefoil 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 Large Tick-Trefoil →

When and How to Successfully Repot Large Tick-Trefoil →


💩 Fertilizer

Large Tick-Trefoil should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Large Tick-Trefoil →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Large Tick-Trefoil can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Large Tick-Trefoil Temperature Tolerance →


🍂 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 Large Tick-Trefoil, 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.


Care Summary for Large Tick-Trefoil

Large Tick-Trefoil


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft 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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