Redshanks can reach a height of 18 feet and resemble a tree. Usually from July through August, the plant is in bloom with loose clusters of tiny white blooms. This plant gets its common name from its distinctively shredding, reddish-brown bark. Little, needle-like leaves are present. One of the strongest traits of the Adenostoma sparsifolium tree is its shaggy falling shanks or ribbons of bark, hence the common names. It has small, filamentous leaves, as suggested by the species name “sparsifolium”. The more common Chamise is closely related to Redshanks (Adenostoma fasciculatum).
Care
Fertilization
The majority of potting soils are rich in nutrients that plants can use to create new growth. Your plant will probably have sufficiently grown by the time the nutrients in its soil have been used up to require a larger pot anyhow. Repot your Redshanks once it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first, to replenish this plant’s nutrients.
Water Needs
Redshanks need regular watering because they prefer the soil to dry out between watering. Use our water calculator to tailor watering suggestions to your surroundings, or download Greg for more sophisticated suggestions for each plant in your garden.
Sunlight Needs
Redshanks require a lot of direct, strong light. If you want to make sure it gets enough light to live, put it not more than one foot from a window. To find out how the positioning in your home is impacted by the local weather, select your region.🏡.
How often to water your Redshanks
Redshanks require 0.8 cups of water every 9 days when they are planted in a 5.0″ pot and are not exposed to direct sunlight. Use our water calculator to tailor watering suggestions to your surroundings, or download Greg for more sophisticated suggestions for each plant in your garden.
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