Silverrod

About Silverrod

Silverrod is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Silverrod likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Silverrod belongs to the Solidago genus, and is native to Eastern Canada and the United States.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Solidago bicolor

Genus

Solidago

Family

Asteraceae

Order

Asterales

Also known as

white goldenrod and bicoloured goldenrod

How to care for Silverrod

💦 Water

How often to water your Silverrod

Silverrod 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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Silverrod in your home

Silverrod love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Silverrod does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Silverrod

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Silverrod: 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 Silverrod after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Silverrod is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

How to Grow Silverrod →

Benefits of Growing Silverrod →

Common Silverrod Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Silverrod →

💦 Water Needs

Silverrod 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.

Silverrod Water Frequency →

Silverrod Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Silverrod requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Silverrod Light Requirements →

Silverrod Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Silverrod is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

🪴 Soil

Silverrod 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!

Best Soil Mix for Silverrod →

Best Pots for Silverrod →

When and How to Successfully Repot Silverrod →

What Are Healthy Silverrod Roots →

💩 Fertilizer

Silverrod 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 it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Silverrod →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Silverrod is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

Silverrod Lifecycle →

Silverrod Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Silverrod →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Silverrod can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Silverrod Temperature Tolerance →

Silverrod Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Silverrod →

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Winter Care for Silverrod →

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🌱 Propagation

Silverrod can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

How to Propagate Silverrod →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Silverrod, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 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.