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About Widdy
Shrubby Cinquefoil is an easy plant to grow. It can be planted in part shade or in full sun. It is drought tolerant and well-draining soils are essential. This plant struggles in the high humidity conditions of SE USA. It's a dense shrub related to the strawberry with numerous upright branches.
Taxonomy
Dasiphora fruticosa
Dasiphora
Rosaceae
Rosales
Also known as
Shrubby Cinquefoil, Shrubby Cinquefoil, Golden hardhack, Bush cinquefoil, Shrubby five-finger, Tundra rose and potentilla fruticosa

How to care for Widdy

How often to water your Widdy

every 9
Widdy 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

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 Shrubby Cinquefoil in your home

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

How to fertilize Widdy

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

Widdy is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Widdy 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
Widdy 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
Widdy 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
Widdy 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!
Growth Pattern
Widdy grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Widdy can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 2a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
Widdy can be propagated by the leaf method. To propagate:
- Remove a leaf by gently twisting until it pops off.
- To get the leaf to root, you can either:
- Place the leaf in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
- Place the leaf directly into well-draining soil
Care Summary for Widdy
Widdy
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.
