Rattlesnake Root
Taxonomy
Prenanthes spp.
Prenanthes
Asteraceae
Asterales
How to care for Rattlesnake Root
How often to water your Rattlesnake Root
every 9
Rattlesnake Root 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 Rattlesnake Root in your home
a window
Rattlesnake Root 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 Rattlesnake Root
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 Rattlesnake Root after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Rattlesnake Root
Rattlesnake Root
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.