Fringe Cup
Also known as
bigflower tellima, big-flowered tellima, fragrant fringe-cup and large fringe-cup
Taxonomy
Tellima grandiflora
Tellima
Saxifragaceae
Saxifragales
How to care for Fringe Cup
Water
How often to water your Fringe Cup
every 9
Fringe Cup 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
Light
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Finding light for Fringe Cup in your home
a window
Fringe Cup 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 Fringe Cup in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Fringe Cup
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 Fringe Cup after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Fringe Cup is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Fringe Cup 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
Fringe Cup may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. 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.
Growth Pattern
Fringe Cup grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Fringe Cup can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Fringe Cup
Fringe Cup
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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