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Texas-Star

About Texas-Star

Texas-Star is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Texas-Star likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Texas-Star belongs to the Amsonia genus, and is native to the Central and Eastern United States.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Amsonia tabernaemontana

Genus

Amsonia

Family

Apocynaceae

Order

Gentianales

Also known as

Amsonia ciliata and eastern bluestar

How to care for Texas-Star

💦 Water

How often to water your Texas-Star

Texas-Star needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Texas-Star in your home

Texas-Star love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Texas-Star does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Texas-Star in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Texas-Star

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Texas-Star: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Texas-Star after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Texas-Star is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

How to Grow Texas-Star →

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Common Texas-Star Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Texas-Star →

💦 Water Needs

Texas-Star prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Texas-Star Water Frequency →

Texas-Star Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Texas-Star requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Texas-Star Light Requirements →

Texas-Star Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Texas-Star is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

🪴 Soil

Texas-Star does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Texas-Star →

Best Pots for Texas-Star →

When and How to Successfully Repot Texas-Star →

What Are Healthy Texas-Star Roots →

💩 Fertilizer

Texas-Star grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Texas-Star →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Texas-Star is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

Texas-Star Lifecycle →

Texas-Star Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Texas-Star →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Texas-Star can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Texas-Star Temperature Tolerance →

Texas-Star Hardiness Zones →

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Winter Care for Texas-Star →

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Is Texas-Star a Weed? →

🌱 Propagation

Texas-Star can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

How to Propagate Texas-Star →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Texas-Star, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.