Potentilla simplex aka Common Cinquefoil

Q: What are the water needs for Common Cinquefoil

Common Cinquefoil should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Q: What is the right soil for Common Cinquefoil

Common Cinquefoil loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

Q: What is the sunlight requirement for Common Cinquefoil

To ensure optimal growth, the Common Cinquefoil prefers bright indirect light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

Taxonomy ID: 7635

Genus Potentilla Family Rosaceae Order Rosales Class Magnoliopsida Phylum Tracheophyta

Common names

Common Cinquefoil, Old Field Cinquefoil, Old Field Five Fingers

More information about Common Cinquefoil

What is the growth pattern and size of Common Cinquefoil?

New growth will sprout from the top of the Common Cinquefoil as it grows vertically.

What is the region of origin of Common Cinquefoil

Common Cinquefoil’s native range is Eastern and Central N. America - Nova Scotia to North Carolina, Alabama, Minnesota and Missouri.

What are the water needs for Common Cinquefoil

Common Cinquefoil should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

What is the right soil for Common Cinquefoil

Common Cinquefoil loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

What is the sunlight requirement for Common Cinquefoil

To ensure optimal growth, the Common Cinquefoil prefers bright indirect light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

How to fertilize Common Cinquefoil

Repotting the Common Cinquefoil should be done either when it has doubled in size or on a yearly basis, whichever occurs sooner. Fresh potting soil with all the required nutrients, refreshed annually, will provide the plant with all the necessary sustenance, making the use of fertilizer unnecessary. Keep in mind that plants receive their energy from the sun, not fertilizer.

Is Common Cinquefoil toxic to humans/pets?

There is no verified data on the toxicity of this plant in the records of Ploi. If any person, including yourself, a family member, or a pet, consume plant material with an uncertain toxicity level, it is advisable to seek the advice of a healthcare expert.

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