Plant Care Asian Bleeding-Heart

Asian Bleeding-Heart

About Asian Bleeding-Heart

Dicentra spectabilis is a perennial herb 2-3' tall. It blooms late spring to early summer.

Taxonomy

Lamprocapnos spectabilis
Lamprocapnos
Papaveraceae
Ranunculales

Also known as

Lamprocapnos, bleeding heart, Asian bleeding-heart and Dicentra spectabilis

How to care for Asian Bleeding-Heart

💦 Water

How often to water your Asian Bleeding-Heart

Water needs for Asian Bleeding-Heart
0.5 cups
every 9

Asian Bleeding-Heart 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.

Calculate water needs of Asian Bleeding-Heart

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Asian Bleeding-Heart in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Asian Bleeding-Heart: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Asian Bleeding-Heart 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 Asian Bleeding-Heart in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Asian Bleeding-Heart

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Asian Bleeding-Heart: 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 Asian Bleeding-Heart after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Asian Bleeding-Heart is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing Asian Bleeding-Heart →

Common Asian Bleeding-Heart Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Asian Bleeding-Heart 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.

Asian Bleeding-Heart Water Frequency →

Asian Bleeding-Heart Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Asian Bleeding-Heart 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 🏡.

Asian Bleeding-Heart Light Requirements →

Asian Bleeding-Heart Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Asian Bleeding-Heart is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. Asian Bleeding-Heart is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

Asian Bleeding-Heart Toxicity to Cats →

Asian Bleeding-Heart Toxicity to Dogs →

Asian Bleeding-Heart Toxicity to Humans →


🪴 Soil

Asian Bleeding-Heart 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 Asian Bleeding-Heart →

When and How to Successfully Repot Asian Bleeding-Heart →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Asian Bleeding-Heart can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Asian Bleeding-Heart Temperature Tolerance →


🌱 Propagation

Asian Bleeding-Heart can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

  • Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
  • If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
  • Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
  • Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

How to Propagate Asian Bleeding-Heart →


🍂 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 Asian Bleeding-Heart, 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 Asian Bleeding-Heart

Asian Bleeding-Heart

Asian Bleeding-Heart


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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