Heuchera americana Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Heuchera americana, commonly called American alumroot, is a perennial green plant with gorgeous leaf colors and is pleasing to the eye. This ornamental plant still belongs to the Saxifragaceae family, where this plant is pet-friendly. The leaves are stunning with color combinations of green, purple, or semi-balm brown, and they are notched or marbled.
Common Name |
American alumroot, Coral bells, Rock geranium
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Plant Type
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Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Heuchera americana
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Genus
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Heuchera
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Family
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Saxifragaceae
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Order
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Saxifragales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Heuchera americana Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Heuchera americana.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Heuchera americana needs water once every
9 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Heuchera americana needs about 0.2 L per 9 days. |
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Heuchera americana Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Heuchera americana to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 6 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Heuchera americana prefers Medium humidity levels, between 50% and 60%. |
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Heuchera americana Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Heuchera americana. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Heuchera americana plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Heuchera americana Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Heuchera americana plant. |
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Maximum Height |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Grey
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Heuchera americana toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Informal and Cottage
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Heuchera americana Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Heuchera americana, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Heuchera americana Native Region |
Find out where the Heuchera americana plant originated. |
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Country |
Central America
North America
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