creeping cinquefoil.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

herbaceous perennial

Luz

full sun to partial shade

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 5 a 10 días

Tamaño adulto

10 to 20 centimeters tall

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 4 a 9

Floración

Late spring to early autumn

Cuidados

Plant this in a spot with plenty of sun and well draining soil. Keep an eye out for aggressive spreading if you have limited space. Watch for yellowing leaves which might signal poor drainage.

Riego

Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged.

Abonado

Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer during the active growing season.

Poda

Trim back runners if the plant starts to crowd out neighbors.

Trasplante

Repot only if the plant becomes root bound in its container.

Suelo

well draining loam

pH del suelo

neutral to slightly alkaline

Temperatura

-20 a 35°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Moderada

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 5 to 10 years.

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is generally considered non-toxic but may cause mild stomach upset if ingested in large quantities.

Niños

The plant is not considered dangerous to children, though ingestion of any non-food plant should be discouraged.

Alérgenos por contacto

The foliage can cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals due to fine hairs.

Alérgenos en el aire

Pollen may cause mild reactions in those with severe seasonal allergies.

Comestibilidad

While not highly toxic, this plant is not considered a culinary herb and should be avoided for consumption.

Cómo identificarla

• five lobed palmate leaves
• bright yellow five petaled flowers
• long creeping rooting stems
• toothed leaf margins

Altura

0,05 a 0,15m

Anchura

0,3 a 1m

Hojas

green, deciduous

Flores

yellow, 1,5 a 2,5cm

Frutos

brown, Autumn

Problemas frecuentes

• Powdery mildew — A white fungal growth on leaves often caused by poor air circulation.
• Aphids — Small insects that feed on plant sap and can weaken new growth.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

division, seed, cuttings

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Cuidados en invierno

The foliage will die back in winter, so simply clear away dead stems in early spring to make room for new growth.

En maceta

It grows well in wide, shallow containers, but ensure the pot is at least 30 cm wide to accommodate the runners.

Plant this in areas where you want a low maintenance ground cover that can handle some foot traffic.

Buenas compañeras

• Margarita común — They share similar moisture and light requirements in meadow settings.
• Self-heal — This companion provides a nice color contrast and thrives in similar soil conditions.

Especies parecidas

• Potentilla anserina — It has a similar growth habit and flower color but with distinct silvery foliage.

Ciencia

Familia

Rosaceae

Género

Potentilla

Orden

Rosales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Europe, Western Asia, and Northern Africa.

Conservación

It is a common and widespread species with no special conservation concerns.

It thrives in open, disturbed ground and grasslands where it can easily spread via its runners.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source, ground cover habitat

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas, escarabajos

Usos

ground cover, rock garden plant, meadow planting

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

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Is it invasive?

It can be aggressive in small gardens due to its rooting runners.

Does it need full sun?

It prefers full sun but will tolerate partial shade.

De dónde viene el nombre

The name Potentilla comes from the Latin word potens, meaning powerful, referring to its historical medicinal use. The species name reptans means creeping, describing its growth habit.

Bueno saberlo

• The runners can grow up to a meter long.
• It has a long history of use in traditional herbal practices.
• The flowers only open fully in bright sunshine.