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 Jacksonville, Florida.
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.
Jacksonville, Florida
45% Low
Growing Astroloba congesta in Jacksonville right now
Plant growth potential is currently medium 👌
January 31st, 2023
Sunlight energy as measured by “net radiation” in Jacksonville is currently medium 👌.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in dete…
Sunlight will increase by 25.4% ☀️
February 1st, 2023
Jacksonville is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Jacksonville is expected to increase by 25.4% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 12.4 megajoules of energ…
Daylight will increase by 0.7 hours 📈
January 31st, 2023
This month, Jacksonville is getting an average of 7.7 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 7.3% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.9 total hours of…
Finding light for Astroloba congesta in your home
a window
Astroloba congesta 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 Jacksonville, Florida ⛅.
Astroloba congesta does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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.
FAQs
Astroloba congesta thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. 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
Astroloba congesta 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.
Care Summary for 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 your location in Jacksonville, Florida, the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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