
European Cinquefoil
Also known as
German cinquefoil and Thuringian cinquefoil
Taxonomy
Potentilla thuringiaca
Potentilla
Rosaceae
Rosales

How to care for European Cinquefoil
How often to water your European Cinquefoil

every 9
European Cinquefoil 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 European Cinquefoil in your home

a window
European Cinquefoil love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
European Cinquefoil does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of European Cinquefoil in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize European 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 it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your European Cinquefoil after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for European Cinquefoil
European Cinquefoil
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.
