Tormentil.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Perennial herb

Luz

Full sun to partial shade

Luz en interior

Luz indirecta brillante

Riego

Cada 3 a 7 días

Tamaño adulto

15 to 30 centimeters

Ritmo de crecimiento

Medio

Rusticidad

USDA 3 a 8

Floración

Late spring to early autumn

Cuidados

Keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy to mimic its natural damp habitat. Watch for wilting during dry spells, which signals a need for more frequent hydration. It is a hardy plant that thrives with minimal fuss.

Riego

Water whenever the top inch of soil feels slightly dry to the touch.

Abonado

Apply a balanced, liquid fertilizer during the active growing season.

Poda

Trim back dead foliage in late autumn to encourage fresh growth in spring.

Trasplante

Move to a slightly larger container once the roots become crowded.

Suelo

Moist, acidic, well draining soil

pH del suelo

Acidic

Temperatura

-30 a 25°C

Humedad

40 a 80%

Seguridad

Personas

This plant is generally considered non toxic, but it contains high levels of tannins that can cause stomach upset if ingested in large quantities.

Niños

The plant is not dangerous to children, but it is best to discourage them from eating any wild plants.

Alérgenos por contacto

There are no notable skin irritants associated with this plant.

Alérgenos en el aire

It produces a small amount of pollen that may affect sensitive individuals during the summer months.

Comestibilidad

While historically used in herbal medicine, it is not considered a food plant and should not be consumed without professional guidance.

Cómo identificarla

• Four petaled yellow flowers
• Small serrated leaves
• Slender branching stems
• Low growing habit

Altura

0,1 a 0,3m

Anchura

0,15 a 0,4m

Hojas

green, deciduous

Flores

yellow, 1 a 2cm

Problemas frecuentes

• Powdery mildew — A white fungal growth appears on the leaves during periods of high humidity and poor airflow.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

division, seed

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Pair this with other acid loving plants to ensure they all thrive in the same soil conditions.

Buenas compañeras

• Brezo — They share a preference for acidic, well drained soils.
• harebell — These plants thrive in similar meadow environments.

Especies parecidas

• Potentilla anserina — It is a related species with similar yellow flowers but different leaf structure.

Ciencia

Familia

Rosaceae

Género

Potentilla

Orden

Rosales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Europe and western Asia.

Conservación

It is a common and widespread species that is not currently under threat.

It is a hardy colonizer of heaths, moors, and damp grasslands where it can tolerate acidic conditions.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

rock gardens, wildflower meadows, ground cover

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Does it need full sun?

Yes, it prefers a sunny spot to bloom well.

Is it drought tolerant?

It prefers consistently moist soil and does not handle prolonged dry spells well.

De dónde viene el nombre

The name Potentilla comes from the Latin word potens, meaning powerful, referring to its historical medicinal use. Erecta refers to the stems which grow in a relatively upright fashion compared to other species.

Bueno saberlo

• It is commonly known as tormentil.
• The flowers are unusual for the genus because they typically have four petals instead of five.
• It thrives in acidic, peaty soils where many other plants struggle.
• The roots were once used to create a red dye.