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Putty Root

About Putty Root

Putty root is a native to the eastern U.S.A. and Canada in the Orchidaceae (orchid) family. It is the only member of the genus Aplectrum. It spreads underground through the growth of its corms, which are often linked by rhizomes.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Aplectrum hyemale

Genus

Aplectrum

Family

Orchidaceae

Order

Asparagales

Also known as

Aplectrum and Putty root

How to care for Putty Root

💦 Water

How often to water your Putty Root

Putty Root 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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☀️ Light

Finding light for Putty Root in your home

Putty Root 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 Putty Root in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Putty Root

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

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Putty Root 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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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Putty Root 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 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Putty Root is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

🪴 Soil

Putty Root 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!

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⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Putty Root grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Putty Root Lifecycle →

Putty Root Size Guide →

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Putty Root can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Putty Root, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.