
Broadleaf Gilia
Also known as
Broadleaf gilia and Broad-leaved gilia
Taxonomy
Aliciella latifolia
Aliciella
Polemoniaceae
Ericales

How to care for Broadleaf Gilia

How often to water your Broadleaf Gilia

every 9
Broadleaf Gilia needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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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Finding light for Broadleaf Gilia in your home

a window
Broadleaf Gilia love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in New Orleans, Louisiana ⛅.
Broadleaf Gilia does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

How to fertilize Broadleaf Gilia

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 Broadleaf Gilia after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Broadleaf Gilia 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.
Sunlight Needs
Broadleaf Gilia 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 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Growth Pattern
Broadleaf Gilia grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Care Summary for Broadleaf Gilia
Broadleaf Gilia
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in New Orleans, Louisiana, the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
