Chironia purpurascens subsp. purpurascens

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Chironia purpurascens subsp. purpurascens

Genus

Chironia

Family

Gentianaceae

Order

Gentianales

How to care for Chironia purpurascens subsp. purpurascens

💦 Water

How often to water your Chironia purpurascens subsp. purpurascens

Chironia purpurascens subsp. purpurascens needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

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Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Chironia purpurascens subsp. purpurascens in your home

Chironia purpurascens subsp. purpurascens may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

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🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Chironia purpurascens subsp. purpurascens

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