False Solomon's Seal
Also known as
little false Solomon's-seal, star false Solomon's-seal, star-flower Solomon's-seal, starflower-Solomon's-seal, starry Solomon's-seal, starry false Solomon's seal, starry false Solomon's-seal, starry false lily of the valley, Star-flowered Lily-of-the-valley, star-flowered false Solomon's seal, little false Solomon's seal and star-flowered Solomon's seal
Taxonomy
Maianthemum stellatum
Maianthemum
Asparagaceae
Asparagales
How to care for False Solomon's Seal
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.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for False Solomon's Seal in your home
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.
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How to fertilize False Solomon's Seal
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.
Care Summary for False Solomon's Seal
False Solomon's Seal
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 3ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.