Barren Strawberry
Also known as
strawberryleaf cinquefoil
Taxonomy
Potentilla sterilis
Potentilla
Rosaceae
Rosales
How to care for Barren Strawberry
How often to water your Barren Strawberry
Barren Strawberry needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Barren Strawberry in your home
Barren Strawberry love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Barren Strawberry does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Barren Strawberry
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 Barren Strawberry after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Barren Strawberry
Barren Strawberry
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.