Astroloba congesta
Taxonomy
Astroloba congesta
Astroloba
Asphodelaceae
Asparagales
How to care for Astroloba congesta
Water
How often to water your Astroloba congesta
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 located in Boston, Massachusetts.
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
12
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
Boston, Massachusetts
27% Very Low
Growing Astroloba congesta in Boston right now
Plant growth potential is currently very low 📉
January 18th, 2022
Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Boston is currently very low 📉.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in deter…
Sunlight will increase by 26.5% ☀️
January 18th, 2022
Boston is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Boston is expected to increase by 26.5% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 7.4 megajoules of energy per m2 per …
Daylight will increase by 0.7 hours 📈
January 18th, 2022
This month, Boston is getting an average of 6.3 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 8% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 9.8 total hours of daylight…
Finding light for Astroloba congesta in your home
a window
Astroloba congesta may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to keep it happy during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Boston, Massachusetts ⛅.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Astroloba congesta
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.
When to repot Astroloba congesta
Is this a good time of year to repot? No ⏳
January 18th, 2022
The growing potential in Boston is very low 📉.
Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.
It's best to r…
Care Summary for Astroloba congesta
Astroloba congesta
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Boston, Massachusetts, the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
