How much sunlight does my False Solomon's Seal need?

False Solomon's Seal 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 False Solomon's Seal?

False Solomon's Seal 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 False Solomon's Seal?

False Solomon's Seal 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 False Solomon's Seal?

False Solomon's Seal grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Can False Solomon's Seal be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone False Solomon's Seal can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-7b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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False Solomon's Seal

Q: Is False Solomon's Seal easy to care for?

False Solomon's Seal 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 False Solomon's Seal?

False Solomon's Seal 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

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Taxonomy

Scientific name

Maianthemum stellatum

Genus

Maianthemum

Family

Asparagaceae

Order

Asparagales

How to care for False Solomon's Seal

Water

How often to water your False Solomon's Seal

False Solomon's Seal 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

Check the growing potential in your area

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 False Solomon's Seal: 3ft from a window

False Solomon's Seal 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 False Solomon's Seal in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize False Solomon's Seal

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for False Solomon's Seal: 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 False Solomon's Seal after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

False Solomon's Seal 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