Bush Cinquefoil Plant
Bush Cinquefoil (Potentilla fruticosa) is a shrub that grows 2-4 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 2-7, prefers well-drained, loamy soil, full sun, low to medium moisture, not edible, and not medicinal.
Habit
Shrub
Height
0.5-1.5m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Loamy, well-drained
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Low to medium
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Northern Hemisphere
Climatic Condition
Temperate
Temperature (°)
15-25°C
Humidity (%)
50-70%
Potting media
Organic compost
Fertilizers
10:10:10 NPK
Watering
Moderate
Plant Weight
300-600g
Flowering Time
Spring, summer
Soil Ph level
5.5-7.5
Water Ph level
6.0-7.5
Soil EC
Low
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Medicinal uses
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% sandy soil, 30% compost, 20% perlite
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4 weeks with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Powdery Mildew, Leaf Spot, Rust, Aphids, Spider Mites
White, powdery growth on leaves, Dark spots on leaves, Orange or yellow spots on leaves, Distorted leaves, sticky residue, Yellowing, stippled leaves
Neem oil, sulfur, Remove and destroy infected leaves, Remove and destroy infected leaves, Neem oil, insecticidal soap, Neem oil, insecticidal soap
Fungicides with myclobutanil, Fungicides with copper, Fungicides with mancozeb, Systemic insecticides (imidacloprid), Miticides containing abamectin
HEALTH BENEFITS
Traditionally used for digestive issues, fever reduction, and as an astringent for wound healing.