American ipecac

American ipecac should be watered regularly to ensure proper growth. Water the plant deeply and thoroughly once a week, allowing the top several inches of soil to dry between waterings. During especially hot summer months, the plant may need to be watered more frequently to keep the soil moist, possibly twice a week. In cooler weather, once a week should be sufficient. Be sure to water at the base of the plant rather than from above to avoid potential leaf fungus.

American ipecac (Gillenia stipulata) prefers full sun, or at least 6-7 hours of direct sunlight per day. This plant is native to North America and thrives in moist, well-drained soil in a location that receives full sun. During the summer months, the plant should receive direct sunlight for most of the day from morning to late afternoon. During the cooler months, the plant will still benefit from full sun, but will need at least 6-7 hours a day. It will tolerate some shade for a portion of the day, but full sun is important to maintain the plant’s vigor and blooms.

American ipecac (Gillenia stipulata) typically does not require pruning. However it is beneficial to prune the plant back in late winter or early spring before the plant begins its new growth. Pruning should be done before flowering has begun. Prune the plant back to the desired shape, removing dead and broken branches and cutting back tall and weak stems that have less foliage. This helps to promote strong new growth and promotes flowering. Prune no more than 1/3 of the shrub in any 1 year, making sure that healthy shoots and buds are left behind.