alum root

For optimal health and growth, Alum Root should be watered regularly, about 1-2 inches per week, and should not be left to dry out. Water deeply to ensure that the entire root system is getting enough moisture. Make sure to avoid overhead watering in order to prevent fungal issues from becoming a problem. During summer and dry months, try to water at least once a week, depending on temperature, humidity, and the amount of sunlight the plant is receiving. In the winter, however, watering can be backed off a bit, as this species does not require as much moisture when temperatures are cooler.

Alum root requires full sun (at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight) in the summer months for the plant to thrive. In the winter months, alum root can tolerate a bit less sun but it should still get at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight. During hot summer months, however, too much direct sunlight can damage the leaves of alum root, making it more susceptible to diseases. Therefore, avoiding midday sun during the hottest months and making sure the plant has some shade during the hotter parts of the day is important.

Alum Root (Heuchera richardsonii) should be pruned back in late spring or early summer, once the plant has finished flowering. Prune the plant lightly, removing dead and overgrown stems, as well as any leaves that appear diseased or discolored. Be sure to take off no more than 1/3 of the total foliage at 1 time or the plant may become too stressed. For slower growing plants, reduce pruning to once every 2 or 3 years.