Bristly Hawkbit
Also known as
Rough hawkbit
Taxonomy
Leontodon hispidus
Leontodon
Asteraceae
Asterales
How to care for Bristly Hawkbit
Water
How often to water your Bristly Hawkbit
every 9
Bristly Hawkbit needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
Raleigh, North Carolina
36% Low
Growing Bristly Hawkbit in Raleigh right now
Plant growth potential is currently low 📉
January 28th, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Raleigh is currently low 📉.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determini…
Sunlight will increase by 30% ☀️
January 29th, 2023
Raleigh is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Raleigh is expected to increase by 30% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 10.4 megajoules of energy per m2 per…
Daylight will increase by 0.8 hours 📈
January 26th, 2023
This month, Raleigh is getting an average of 6.9 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 8.1% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.5 total hours of dayl…
Finding light for Bristly Hawkbit in your home
a window
Bristly Hawkbit may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to keep it happy during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Raleigh, North Carolina ⛅.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Bristly Hawkbit
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 Bristly Hawkbit after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Bristly Hawkbit 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
Bristly Hawkbit 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 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s 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.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Bristly Hawkbit can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Bristly Hawkbit
Bristly Hawkbit
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Raleigh, North Carolina, the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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