Plant Care Sitka Mistmaiden

Sitka Mistmaiden

Also known as

Sitka mistmaid, Sitka romanzoffia and cliff romanzoffia

Taxonomy

Romanzoffia sitchensis
Romanzoffia
Hydrophyllaceae
Boraginales

How to care for Sitka Mistmaiden

💦 Water

How often to water your Sitka Mistmaiden

Water needs for Sitka Mistmaiden
0.5 cups
every 9

Sitka Mistmaiden 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.

Calculate water needs of Sitka Mistmaiden

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Sitka Mistmaiden in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Sitka Mistmaiden: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Sitka Mistmaiden 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.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Sitka Mistmaiden in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Sitka Mistmaiden

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Sitka Mistmaiden: repot after 2X growth

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 Sitka Mistmaiden after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
🐶 🐈 👶 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.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Sitka Mistmaiden can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 6a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Sitka Mistmaiden

Sitka Mistmaiden

Sitka Mistmaiden


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.

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