Plant Care Astroloba congesta

Astroloba congesta

Taxonomy

Astroloba congesta
Astroloba
Asphodelaceae
Asparagales

How to care for Astroloba congesta

Water

How often to water your Astroloba congesta

Water needs for Astroloba congesta
0.5 cups
every 12

Astroloba congesta needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 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.

Calculate water needs of Astroloba congesta

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
Light

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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Astroloba congesta in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Astroloba congesta: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Astroloba congesta love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Astroloba congesta does not tolerate low-light đŸš«.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Astroloba congesta in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Astroloba congesta

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Astroloba congesta: 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 Astroloba congesta after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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Care Summary for Astroloba congesta

Astroloba congesta

Astroloba congesta


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 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.

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