Plant Care Rodgersia pinnata

Rodgersia pinnata

About Rodgersia pinnata

Rodgersia pinnata is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Rodgersia pinnata likes soil that is well draining.

Rodgersia pinnata belongs to the Rodgersia genus, and is native to Southwestern China.

Taxonomy

Rodgersia pinnata
Rodgersia
Saxifragaceae
Saxifragales

How to care for Rodgersia pinnata

💦 Water

How often to water your Rodgersia pinnata

Water needs for Rodgersia pinnata
0.5 cups
every 9

Rodgersia pinnata 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.

Calculate water needs of Rodgersia pinnata

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 Rodgersia pinnata: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Rodgersia pinnata love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Rodgersia pinnata does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Rodgersia pinnata

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

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Rodgersia pinnata is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!


💦 Water Needs

Rodgersia pinnata 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

Rodgersia pinnata 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

Rodgersia pinnata 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!


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Rodgersia pinnata can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.


🧐 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 Rodgersia pinnata

Rodgersia pinnata

Rodgersia pinnata


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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