Arctic Sweet Coltsfoot
Also known as
Arctic sweet coltsfoot, Arctic butterbur, mâl-ē-mē’, tä-tä-tē’; and is the root.
Taxonomy
Petasites frigidus
Petasites
Asteraceae
Asterales
How to care for Arctic Sweet Coltsfoot
Water
How often to water your Arctic Sweet Coltsfoot
every 9
Arctic Sweet Coltsfoot 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 Arctic Sweet Coltsfoot in your home
a window
Arctic Sweet Coltsfoot can tolerate being far from a window and light source.
Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Arctic Sweet Coltsfoot in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Arctic Sweet Coltsfoot
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 Arctic Sweet Coltsfoot after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Arctic Sweet Coltsfoot 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
Arctic Sweet Coltsfoot can tolerate being far from a window and light source. Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing 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.
Growth Pattern
Arctic Sweet Coltsfoot grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Arctic Sweet Coltsfoot can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 6a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Arctic Sweet Coltsfoot
Arctic Sweet Coltsfoot
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 6ft 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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