dark crimson cinquefoil
Also known as
dark crimson cinquefoil, Himalayan cinquefoil and ruby cinquefoil
Taxonomy
Potentilla atrosanguinea
Potentilla
Rosaceae
Rosales
How to care for dark crimson cinquefoil
Water
How often to water your dark crimson cinquefoil
every 9
dark crimson cinquefoil 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
Light
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Finding light for dark crimson cinquefoil in your home
a window
dark crimson cinquefoil love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
dark crimson cinquefoil does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of dark crimson cinquefoil in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize dark crimson cinquefoil
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 dark crimson cinquefoil after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
dark crimson cinquefoil is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
dark crimson cinquefoil 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
dark crimson cinquefoil requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. 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.
Soil
dark crimson cinquefoil 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!
Fertilizer
dark crimson cinquefoil should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as itās refreshed yearly, you shouldnāt need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
dark crimson cinquefoil can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for dark crimson cinquefoil
dark crimson cinquefoil
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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