
Denseflower Indian Paintbrush
About Denseflower Indian Paintbrush
Denseflower Indian Paintbrush is a super rare houseplant šæ that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light āļø and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Denseflower Indian Paintbrush likes soil that is good at retaining moisture.
Taxonomy
Castilleja densiflora
Castilleja
Orobanchaceae
Lamiales

How to care for Denseflower Indian Paintbrush

How often to water your Denseflower Indian Paintbrush

every 9
Denseflower Indian Paintbrush needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Denver, Colorado.
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

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.
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Finding light for Denseflower Indian Paintbrush in your home

a window
Denseflower Indian Paintbrush love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
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 Denver, Colorado ā .
Denseflower Indian Paintbrush does not tolerate low-light š«.

How to fertilize Denseflower Indian Paintbrush

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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Denseflower Indian Paintbrush after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Denseflower Indian Paintbrush 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
Denseflower Indian Paintbrush requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Denseflower Indian Paintbrush is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.
Growth Pattern
Denseflower Indian Paintbrush grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Care Summary for Denseflower Indian Paintbrush
Denseflower Indian Paintbrush
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Denver, Colorado, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
