
Apetalous Catchfly
Also known as
cockle, mountain campion, nodding campion, polar campion, nodding catchfly, mountain catchfly, nodding cockle and northern catchfly
Taxonomy
Silene uralensis
Silene
Caryophyllaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Apetalous Catchfly

How often to water your Apetalous Catchfly

every 9
Apetalous Catchfly 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

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Finding light for Apetalous Catchfly in your home

a window
Apetalous Catchfly love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Apetalous Catchfly does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Apetalous Catchfly in your home š”.

How to fertilize Apetalous Catchfly

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 Apetalous Catchfly after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Apetalous Catchfly 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
Apetalous Catchfly 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
Apetalous Catchfly 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
Apetalous Catchfly 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!
Care Summary for Apetalous Catchfly
Apetalous Catchfly
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
