Cryptantha alfalfalis
Taxonomy
Cryptantha alfalfalis
Cryptantha
Boraginaceae
Boraginales
How to care for Cryptantha alfalfalis
How often to water your Cryptantha alfalfalis
every 9
Cryptantha alfalfalis 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 Cryptantha alfalfalis in your home
a window
Cryptantha alfalfalis love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Cryptantha alfalfalis does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Cryptantha alfalfalis
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 Cryptantha alfalfalis after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Cryptantha alfalfalis
Cryptantha alfalfalis
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.