Canada lousewort
About Canada lousewort
Canada lousewort is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Canada lousewort likes soil that is well draining.
Canada lousewort belongs to the pedicularis genus, and is native to North America.
Taxonomy
Pedicularis canadensis
Pedicularis
Orobanchaceae
Lamiales
Also known as
Canada lousewort, Canadian lousewort and Wood betony
How to care for Canada lousewort
Water
How often to water your Canada lousewort
every 9
Canada lousewort 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
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 Canada lousewort in your home
a window
Canada lousewort love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Canada lousewort does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Canada lousewort in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Canada lousewort
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 Canada lousewort after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Canada lousewort is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Canada lousewort 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
Canada lousewort 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
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Canada lousewort 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!
Growth Pattern
Canada lousewort grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Canada lousewort can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Canada lousewort
Canada lousewort
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.
