Silverleaf Indian Breadroot
Also known as
silverleaf scurfpea, silver-leaved Indian breadroot, silver-leaved psorala and silver-leaved scurf-pea
Taxonomy
Pediomelum argophyllum
Pediomelum
Fabaceae
Fabales
How to care for Silverleaf Indian Breadroot
How often to water your Silverleaf Indian Breadroot
every 9
Silverleaf Indian Breadroot 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
Finding light for Silverleaf Indian Breadroot in your home
a window
Silverleaf Indian Breadroot 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 Silverleaf Indian Breadroot
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 Silverleaf Indian Breadroot after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Silverleaf Indian Breadroot
Silverleaf Indian Breadroot
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft 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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