Geum talbotianum Plant Care
Geum talbotianum W.M.Curtis
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Geum talbotianum, also known as the Tasmanian snowrose, is a perennial rosette herb endemic to Tasmania and confined to the high rocky places of Tasmania's Southern mountains.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to part shade
50–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Geum talbotianum?
Water Geum talbotianum every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to part shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Geum talbotianum Native To?
What Is the Geum talbotianum?
Geum talbotianum (Geum talbotianum) belongs to the Rosaceae family within the Geum genus. Geum talbotianum is native to Tasmania and confined to the high rocky places of Tasmania's Southern mountains.
Geum talbotianum displays a clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Geum talbotianum produces single or double flowers in various colors like red, orange, yellow, or white.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Geum talbotianum?
Geum talbotianum requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Geum talbotianum Need?
Geum talbotianum thrives in full sun to part shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to part shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Geum talbotianum Prefer?
Geum talbotianum grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Geum talbotianum prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Geum talbotianum?
Well-draining, fertile loamy soil with added compost. Good drainage is essential for Geum talbotianum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Geum talbotianum?
Feed Geum talbotianum every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Geum talbotianum?
Divide and repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Geum talbotianum?
Geum talbotianum can be propagated through division, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to creeping avens plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Geum talbotianum Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Geum talbotianum, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Geum talbotianum?
Geum talbotianum is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, slugs. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Geum talbotianum Need?
Geum talbotianum grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Geum talbotianum is native to Tasmania and confined to the high rocky places of Tasmania's Southern mountains. In cooler regions, grow Geum talbotianum as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Geum talbotianum is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Geum genus — compare its care with other Geum species on PlantoScan.
Geum is part of the Rosaceae plant family — browse all Rosaceae genera and species.
Geum talbotianum thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Geum Species
Other Geum species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Geum talbotianum W.M.Curtis, family Rosaceae (first published in Rec. Queen Victoria Mus. 50: 4 (1974)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Geum talbotianum, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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