Benghal Dayflower
Also known as
Benghal dayflower, Tropical spiderwort and Wandering Jew
Taxonomy
Commelina benghalensis
Commelina
Commelinaceae
Commelinales
How to care for Benghal Dayflower
How often to water your Benghal Dayflower
Benghal Dayflower 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
Finding light for Benghal Dayflower in your home
Benghal Dayflower love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Benghal Dayflower does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Benghal Dayflower in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Benghal Dayflower
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 Benghal Dayflower after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Is he ready for soil? I’ve been watching for roots off the front little guy but then I noticed the roots in the background and was shocked, at what point do I transfer to soil?! #PropagationStation
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Do you agree with this plant being a Asiatic day flower? The app has always had a hard time identifying. It’s growing out of control, I just want to make sure I know what she really is! #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #NewGrowth #PlantAddict
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what is this plant? the plant identifier says it is a small leaf spiderwort but it doesn’t have the purple on the back of the leaves. any help is appreciated. 😺
Care Summary for Benghal Dayflower
Benghal Dayflower
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.