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Canada Mayflower

Also known as

Canadian may-lily, False lily-of-the-valley, Canadian lily-of-the-valley, Wild lily-of-the-valley and Two-leaved solomonseal

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Maianthemum canadense

Genus

Maianthemum

Family

Asparagaceae

Order

Asparagales

How to care for Canada Mayflower

💦 Water

How often to water your Canada Mayflower

Canada Mayflower 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 Canada Mayflower in your home

Canada Mayflower 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.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Canada Mayflower in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Canada Mayflower

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

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Canada Mayflower is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

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💦 Water Needs

Canada Mayflower 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.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Canada Mayflower 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 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Canada Mayflower 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.

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🪴 Soil

Canada Mayflower does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

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💩 Fertilizer

Canada Mayflower grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

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⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Canada Mayflower grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Canada Mayflower can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Canada Mayflower, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 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.