Marsh Felwort

Also known as

Eyrythalia rotata, Eyrythalia sulcata, Gentiana sulcata, Lomatium rotatum americanum, Lomatogonium floribundum, Lomatogonium rotatum, Lomatogonium rotatum albiflorum, Lomatogonium rotatum americanum, Lomatogonium rotatum ovalifolium, Lomatogonium rotatum rotatum, Lomatogonium rotatum tenuifolium, Lomatogonium rotatum typicum, Lomatogonium sulcatum, Narketis hyperborea, Narketis japonica, Narketis sulcata, Pleurogyna rotata, Pleurogyne carinthiaca pusilla, Pleurogyne fontana, Pleurogyne rotata americana, Pleurogyne rotata floribunda, Pleurogyne rotata tenuifolia, Pleurogyne rotatum, Pleurogyne sulcata, Swertia pusilla and Swertia sulcata

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Lomatogonium rotatum

Genus

Lomatogonium

Family

Gentianaceae

Order

Gentianales

How to care for Marsh Felwort

💦 Water

How often to water your Marsh Felwort

Marsh Felwort 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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Marsh Felwort in your home

Marsh Felwort 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 Marsh Felwort

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

💡 FAQs

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Marsh Felwort is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Marsh Felwort can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.