Barren-Strawberry
About Barren-Strawberry
Barren Strawberry is a perennial, evergreen wildflower that can be used as groundcover. It is native to Eastern Canada and the United States. It can be found naturally in forests and streambanks. It's endangered in parts of its range.
Taxonomy
Geum fragarioides
Geum
Rosaceae
Rosales
Also known as
Geum fragarioides, Appalachian barren strawberry and barren strawberry
How to care for Barren-Strawberry
Water
How often to water your Barren-Strawberry
every 9
Barren-Strawberry 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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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 Barren-Strawberry in your home
a window
Barren-Strawberry love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Barren-Strawberry does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Barren-Strawberry in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Barren-Strawberry
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 Barren-Strawberry after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Barren-Strawberry is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Barren-Strawberry 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
Barren-Strawberry 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
Barren-Strawberry 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!
Growth Pattern
Barren-Strawberry grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Barren-Strawberry can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Barren-Strawberry
Barren-Strawberry
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft 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.
