Bare-Stemmed Tick-Trefoil
About Bare-Stemmed Tick-Trefoil
Nakedflower Ticktrefoil is a wildflower in the pea family that prefers open woodlands in mature hardwood forests in moist, sandy, gravelly or loamy soil with high organic content. It is a nitrogen-fixing species through symbiosis with soil-borne bacteria. The pinkish blooms occur mid to late summer and are visited by bees.
Taxonomy
Hylodesmum nudiflorum
Hylodesmum
Fabaceae
Fabales
Also known as
naked-flower tick-trefoil
How to care for Bare-Stemmed Tick-Trefoil
Water
How often to water your Bare-Stemmed Tick-Trefoil
every 9
Bare-Stemmed Tick-Trefoil needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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
Light
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Finding light for Bare-Stemmed Tick-Trefoil in your home
a window
Bare-Stemmed Tick-Trefoil may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, 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 Bare-Stemmed Tick-Trefoil in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Bare-Stemmed Tick-Trefoil
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 Bare-Stemmed Tick-Trefoil after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Bare-Stemmed Tick-Trefoil is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Bare-Stemmed 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.
Sunlight Needs
Bare-Stemmed Tick-Trefoil may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves š 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 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
Bare-Stemmed 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!
Fertilizer
Bare-Stemmed 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 itās refreshed yearly, you shouldnāt need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Bare-Stemmed Tick-Trefoil grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Bare-Stemmed Tick-Trefoil can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
The seeds of Bare-Stemmed Tick-Trefoil can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.
Care Summary for Bare-Stemmed Tick-Trefoil
Bare-Stemmed Tick-Trefoil
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft 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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