Corydalis 'Purple Leaf'
Taxonomy
Corydalis flexuosa 'Purple Leaf'
Corydalis
Papaveraceae
Ranunculales
How to care for Corydalis 'Purple Leaf'
How often to water your Corydalis 'Purple Leaf'
every 9
Corydalis 'Purple Leaf' 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 Corydalis 'Purple Leaf' in your home
a window
Corydalis 'Purple Leaf' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Corydalis 'Purple Leaf' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Corydalis 'Purple Leaf'
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 Corydalis 'Purple Leaf' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Corydalis 'Purple Leaf'
Corydalis 'Purple Leaf'
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.