Plant Care Barestem Biscuitroot

Barestem Biscuitroot

Also known as

pestle lomatium, barestem biscuitroot, Indian celery and Indian consumption plant

Taxonomy

Lomatium nudicaule
Lomatium
Apiaceae
Apiales

How to care for Barestem Biscuitroot

Water

How often to water your Barestem Biscuitroot

Water needs for Barestem Biscuitroot
0.5 cups
every 9

Barestem Biscuitroot 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.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
Light

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Finding light for Barestem Biscuitroot in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Barestem Biscuitroot: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Barestem 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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Nutrients

How to fertilize Barestem Biscuitroot

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

FAQs
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Care Summary for Barestem Biscuitroot

Barestem 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.

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