How much sunlight does my Maianthemum Racemosum need?

Maianthemum Racemosum 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 type of soil should I use for my Maianthemum Racemosum?

Maianthemum Racemosum 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!

Should I fertilize my Maianthemum Racemosum?

Maianthemum Racemosum 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!

What is the growth pattern for Maianthemum Racemosum?

Maianthemum Racemosum grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Can Maianthemum Racemosum be grown outdoors?

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

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Maianthemum Racemosum

Q: Is Maianthemum Racemosum easy to care for?

Maianthemum Racemosum is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Maianthemum Racemosum?

Maianthemum Racemosum 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.

Also known as

False Solomon's Seal, False Solomon's Seal, Solomon's plume, Treacleberry, Feathery false lily of the valley and False spikenard

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Maianthemum racemosum

Genus

Maianthemum

Family

Asparagaceae

Order

Asparagales

How to care for Maianthemum Racemosum

Water

How often to water your Maianthemum Racemosum

Maianthemum Racemosum 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

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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for False Solomon's Seal in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Maianthemum Racemosum: 3ft from a window

Maianthemum Racemosum 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 Maianthemum Racemosum in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Maianthemum Racemosum

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

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Maianthemum Racemosum is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors