How much sunlight does my Shamrock need?

Shamrock 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 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Shamrock?

Shamrock 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!

Should I fertilize my Shamrock?

Shamrock grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer . Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

Can Shamrock be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Shamrock can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-9b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Shamrock?

Shamrock 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

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Q: Is Shamrock easy to care for?

Shamrock is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Shamrock?

Shamrock 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.

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Survivor

Fast grower

About Shamrock

Shamrock is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging 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.

Plant parents describe this plant as being a survivor and a fast grower with only 55 being grown with Greg around the world. Check out the reviews below for more details!🌟

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

Shamrock belongs to the Trifolium genus, and is native to Macronesia and Europe.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Trifolium dubium

Genus

Trifolium

Family

Fabaceae

Order

Fabales

How to care for Shamrock

Water

How often to water your Shamrock

Shamrock 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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Shamrock in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Shamrock: 1ft from a window

Shamrock love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Shamrock does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

Nutrients

How to fertilize Shamrock

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

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Shamrock is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growing Outdoors