Little Richard Glossy Abelia
Taxonomy
Abelia x grandiflora 'Little Richard'
Abelia
Caprifoliaceae
Dipsacales
How to care for Little Richard Glossy Abelia
How often to water your Little Richard Glossy Abelia
every 9
Little Richard Glossy Abelia needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Little Richard Glossy Abelia in your home
a window
Little Richard Glossy Abelia love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Little Richard Glossy Abelia does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Little Richard Glossy Abelia
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 Little Richard Glossy Abelia after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Little Richard Glossy Abelia
Little Richard Glossy Abelia
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.