Potentilla nivea — a medium houseplant
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Potentilla nivea

Potentilla Nivea

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Potentilla nivea, called the snow cinquefoil, snowy cinquefoil, and villous cinquefoil, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Potentilla, native to Subarctic Asia, North America, Greenland, and Europe, and the Subalpine Rockies and Alps. It comes in many ploidy levels; 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, 6x, 7x, 8x and 10x.

CARE GUIDE

How to keep Potentilla Nivea.

Pruning

Snow cinquefoil is a resilient perennial plant known for its beautiful white flowers and mound-like growth. To encourage healthy development, prune the plant in early spring to remove any dead stems. After it blooms, lightly trim it to maintain its shape. Ensuring good air circulation helps prevent disease, while regular pruning promotes more blooms and keeps the plant compact for better overall health.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Herb
Genus
Potentilla
Family
Rosaceae
Mature Height
0 mm to 30 cm
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Snow cinquefoil en Snowy cinquefoil
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Potentilla nivea leaf
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Potentilla nivea leaf
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Potentilla nivea flower
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Potentilla nivea flower
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Potentilla nivea habit
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Potentilla nivea habit
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