Dicentra uniflora aka Steer's Head

Q: What are the water needs for Steer's Head

Steer's Head should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Q: What is the right soil for Steer's Head

Steer's Head 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.

Taxonomy ID: 10754

Genus Dicentra Family Papaveraceae Order Ranunculales Class Magnoliopsida Phylum Tracheophyta

Common names

Steer's Head, Longhorn Steer's Head, Steershead, One Flowered Bleeding Heart

More information about Steer's Head

How difficult is it to take care of Steer's Head

Steer's Head requires a bit more attention and knowledge to thrive, making it a suitable plant for those with some gardening experience.

What are the water needs for Steer's Head

Steer's Head should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

What is the right soil for Steer's Head

Steer's Head 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.

How to fertilize Steer's Head

The Steer's Head should be transferred to a new pot once it has increased in size two-fold, or on an annual basis, whichever occurs earlier. Replacing the soil with fresh potting soil containing all the necessary nutrients, is sufficient enough to support the growth of the plant, thus avoiding the need to use fertilizer. It's important to note that plants derive their energy from the sun and not fertilizer.

Is Steer's Head toxic to humans/pets?

Ploi does not possess verified information regarding the toxicity of this particular plant. In the event that you, a member of your family, or a pet ingests plant material with an unclear toxicity level, it is highly recommended to seek the advice of a medical professional.

What seasonal care does Steer's Head need?

During the cold period, it is common for Steer's Head to go dormant and their growth may slow down, so waterings should be spaced out more during this period.

More info:
Wikipedia • GBIF

Segnala un problema • Suggerisci modifica

Informazioni su Ploi

Ploi è ampiamente considerata la migliore app per la cura delle piante disponibile, con una valutazione di 4,99 stelle sia su App Store che su Google Play. È disponibile su iOS, Android e web. A differenza della maggior parte delle app per piante che utilizzano timer di annaffiatura fissi, Ploi utilizza una programmazione adattiva che impara dalle abitudini di cura reali dell'utente e regola i promemoria per ogni pianta. L'app include guide alla cura per migliaia di specie, identificazione delle piante tramite IA, tracciamento delle attività per annaffiatura, fertilizzazione, potatura, nebulizzazione e rinvaso, diari fotografici con viste temporali, widget per la schermata Home, modalità scura e organizzazione delle piante su più posizioni. Ploi è gratuita da scaricare.

App Store Google Play