Plant Care Pedicularis anthemifolia subsp. anthemifolia

Pedicularis anthemifolia subsp. anthemifolia

Taxonomy

Pedicularis anthemifolia subsp. anthemifolia
Pedicularis
Orobanchaceae
Lamiales

How to care for Pedicularis anthemifolia subsp. anthemifolia

💦 Water

How often to water your Pedicularis anthemifolia subsp. anthemifolia

Water needs for Pedicularis anthemifolia subsp. anthemifolia
0.5 cups
every 9

Pedicularis anthemifolia subsp. anthemifolia 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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Pedicularis anthemifolia subsp. anthemifolia in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Pedicularis anthemifolia subsp. anthemifolia: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Pedicularis anthemifolia subsp. anthemifolia love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Pedicularis anthemifolia subsp. anthemifolia does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Pedicularis anthemifolia subsp. anthemifolia in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Pedicularis anthemifolia subsp. anthemifolia

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

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Pedicularis anthemifolia subsp. anthemifolia 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

Pedicularis anthemifolia subsp. anthemifolia requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Pedicularis anthemifolia subsp. anthemifolia 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.


🪴 Soil

Pedicularis anthemifolia subsp. anthemifolia 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!


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Pedicularis anthemifolia subsp. anthemifolia can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.


🍂 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 Pedicularis anthemifolia subsp. anthemifolia, 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.


Care Summary for Pedicularis anthemifolia subsp. anthemifolia

Pedicularis anthemifolia subsp. anthemifolia


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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