Benton's Biscuitroot
Taxonomy
Lomatium bentonitum
Lomatium
Apiaceae
Apiales
How to care for Benton's Biscuitroot
How often to water your Benton's Biscuitroot
every 9
Benton's Biscuitroot needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Benton's Biscuitroot in your home
a window
Benton's Biscuitroot 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.
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How to fertilize Benton's Biscuitroot
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 Benton's Biscuitroot after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Benton's Biscuitroot
Benton's Biscuitroot
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.