
Glaucous or purple rattlesnakeroot
Also known as
glaucous white lettuce, glaucous rattlesnakeroot and purple rattlesnakeroot
Taxonomy
Nabalus racemosus
Nabalus
Asteraceae
Asterales

How to care for Glaucous or purple rattlesnakeroot

How often to water your Glaucous or purple rattlesnakeroot

every 9
Glaucous or purple rattlesnakeroot needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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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Finding light for Glaucous or purple rattlesnakeroot in your home

a window
Glaucous or purple rattlesnakeroot may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, 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 Glaucous or purple rattlesnakeroot in your home š”.

How to fertilize Glaucous or purple rattlesnakeroot

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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Glaucous or purple rattlesnakeroot after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Glaucous or purple rattlesnakeroot 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.
Sunlight Needs
Glaucous or purple rattlesnakeroot may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves š 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 š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Care Summary for Glaucous or purple rattlesnakeroot
Glaucous or purple rattlesnakeroot
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
