
Bog Goldenrod
About Bog Goldenrod
Bog Goldenrod 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.
Bog Goldenrod likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Bog Goldenrod belongs to the Solidago genus, and is native to Eastern North America.
Taxonomy
Solidago uliginosa
Solidago
Asteraceae
Asterales

How to care for Bog Goldenrod

How often to water your Bog Goldenrod

every 9
Bog Goldenrod 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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Finding light for Bog Goldenrod in your home

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

How to fertilize Bog Goldenrod

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 Bog Goldenrod after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Bog Goldenrod is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Bog Goldenrod 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
Bog Goldenrod 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 🏡.
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.
Soil
Bog Goldenrod 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
Bog Goldenrod 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!
Growth Pattern
Bog Goldenrod grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Bog Goldenrod can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
The seeds of Bog Goldenrod can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.
Care Summary for Bog Goldenrod
Bog Goldenrod
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.
