Plant Care Potentilla wallichiana

Potentilla wallichiana

Also known as

Duchesnea formosana, Duchesnea indica japonica, Duchesnea indica leucocephala, Duchesnea wallichiana, Fragaria indica wallichii, Potentilla axilliflora, Potentilla chrysantha leucocephala, Potentilla hebiichigo, Potentilla hebiichigo leucocephala, Potentilla indica wallichii, Potentilla wallichiana anemonefolia and Sibbaldia axilliflora

Taxonomy

Potentilla wallichiana
Potentilla
Rosaceae
Rosales

How to care for Potentilla wallichiana

💦 Water

How often to water your Potentilla wallichiana

Water needs for Potentilla wallichiana
0.5 cups
every 9

Potentilla wallichiana 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?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for None in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Potentilla wallichiana: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Potentilla wallichiana love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Potentilla wallichiana does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Potentilla wallichiana

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

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Potentilla wallichiana 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

Potentilla wallichiana 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

Potentilla wallichiana 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

Potentilla wallichiana should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!


🧐 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.


Care Summary for Potentilla wallichiana

Potentilla wallichiana


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.

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