Anchus arvensis
Also known as
Anchus arvensis, Lycopsis arvensis, Bugloss, small bugloss, annual bugloss and Lycopsis arvensis
Taxonomy
Anchusa arvensis
Anchusa
Boraginaceae
Boraginales
How to care for Anchus arvensis
How often to water your Anchus arvensis
every 9
Anchus arvensis 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
Finding light for Anchus arvensis in your home
a window
Anchus arvensis love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Anchus arvensis does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Anchus arvensis
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 Anchus arvensis after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Anchus arvensis
Anchus arvensis
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.