
Bigseed Biscuitroot
Also known as
bigseed lomatium, biscuit root and bigseed biscuitroot
Taxonomy
Lomatium macrocarpum
Lomatium
Apiaceae
Apiales

How to care for Bigseed Biscuitroot

How often to water your Bigseed Biscuitroot

every 9
Bigseed Biscuitroot 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

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Finding light for Bigseed Biscuitroot in your home

a window
Bigseed Biscuitroot 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 Bigseed Biscuitroot in your home š”.

How to fertilize Bigseed 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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Bigseed Biscuitroot after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Bigseed 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.
Sunlight Needs
Bigseed Biscuitroot 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.
Growth Pattern
Bigseed Biscuitroot grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Bigseed Biscuitroot can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Bigseed Biscuitroot
Bigseed Biscuitroot
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
