How much sunlight does my Fernleaf Biscuitroot need?

Fernleaf Biscuitroot 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 🏡.

What is the growth pattern for Fernleaf Biscuitroot?

Fernleaf Biscuitroot grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Can Fernleaf Biscuitroot be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Fernleaf Biscuitroot can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 6a-10b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

Fernleaf Biscuitroot

Q: How often should I water my Fernleaf Biscuitroot?

Fernleaf Biscuitroot 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.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Lomatium dissectum

Genus

Lomatium

Family

Apiaceae

Order

Apiales

How to care for Fernleaf Biscuitroot

Water

How often to water your Fernleaf Biscuitroot

Fernleaf Biscuitroot needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in San Antonio, Texas.

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?

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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.

San Antonio, Texas

44% Low

Growing Fernleaf Biscuitroot in San Antonio right now

Plant growth potential is currently low 📉

January 30th, 2023

Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in San Antonio is currently low 📉.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in deter…

Sunlight will increase by 22.5% ☀️

January 30th, 2023

San Antonio is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in San Antonio is expected to increase by 22.5% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 11.7 megajoules of energy …

Daylight will increase by 0.7 hours 📈

January 29th, 2023

This month, San Antonio is getting an average of 7.0 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 6.6% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.9 total hours of …

Light needs and placement for plant Fernleaf Biscuitroot: 3ft from a window

Fernleaf Biscuitroot 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 San Antonio, Texas ⛅.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Fernleaf Biscuitroot

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Fernleaf Biscuitroot: 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 Fernleaf Biscuitroot after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

When to repot Fernleaf Biscuitroot

Is this a good time of year to repot? No ⏳

January 23rd, 2023

The growing potential in San Antonio is low 📉.

Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.

It's best to r…