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Hoary cinquefoil (Potentilla argentea) Care Guide
Care guide for Hoary cinquefoil: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 Thomas Gyselinck · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
✅ Hoary cinquefoil is generally pet-safe — details.
Care at a glance
WaterWater roughly every 7 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Tolerates the occasional missed watering.
TemperatureTypical indoor temperatures (16-26 °C / 60-79 °F); protect from frost.
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.5-6.5).
Growthmoderate growth. Mature height ~0.9 m (3.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Afghanistan, Albania, Altay, Amur, Austria, Baltic States.
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